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.