bôi đen
[ʔɓoj˧˧ ʔɗɛn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to smear black on and dirty or contaminate
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
(verb) to use black or blue ink to "delete" or redact text
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to highlight text by dragging the mouse
Common questions
What does “bôi đen” mean?
(verb) to smear black on and dirty or contaminate
Is “bôi đen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.