bôn ba
[ʔɓon˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]
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
Examples
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
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 “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.