bối cảnh
[ʔɓoj˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) circumstances
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) background; stage; context
Examples
Câu chuyện diễn ra trong bối cảnh thời hiện đại.The story is set in the present.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bối cảnh” mean?
(noun) circumstances
Is “bối cảnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.