Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bới

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to search for something by digging through or unsettling the earth

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đào bới

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

nét chữ gà bớichicken scratches

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to scoop up

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cứng lên

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bới cơmto scoop rice

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to do one's hair

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sắp xếp tóc

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bới tóc bịt khăn vuôngto style one's hair then cover it with a traditional square scarf

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What does “bới” mean?

(verb) to search for something by digging through or unsettling the earth

Is “bới” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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