Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bôn ba

[ʔɓon˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to scurry; bustle; rush around

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Hồ Chí Minh kính yêu Bác đã bao phen bôn ba nước ngoài vì giống nòiBeloved Hồ Chí Minh Uncle Hồ traveled abroad many times for the sake of his race

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Common questions

What does “bôn ba” mean?

(verb) to scurry; bustle; rush around

Is “bôn ba” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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