bồn
[ʔɓon˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a wall-affixed basin or counter-affixed kitchen sink; compare thau (“portable basin”)
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) short for bồn cầu (“toilet”)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) short for bồn tắm (“bathtub”)
Common questions
What does “bồn” mean?
(noun) a wall-affixed basin or counter-affixed kitchen sink; compare thau (“portable basin”)
Is “bồn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.