bồi tự
[ʔɓoj˨˩ tɨ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to help offer sacrifices; to assist in a sacrificial ritual
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Các quan bồi tự, trợ tế trong lễ tế đàn Nam Giao ở HuếThe mandarins help offer sacrifices in the Nam Giao ceremony platform in Hue
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bồi tự” mean?
(verb) to help offer sacrifices; to assist in a sacrificial ritual
Is “bồi tự” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.