bỏng
[ʔɓawŋ͡m˧˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) burnt; scalded
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
Cẩn thận, nước nóng dễ gây bỏng.Be careful, hot water can easily cause burns.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) burn
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) puffed grain
Examples
bỏng ngôpopcorn
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bỏng” mean?
(adjective) burnt; scalded
Is “bỏng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.