bông gòn
[ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ ɣɔn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) ceiba
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dùng bông gòn lau nhẹ cho bé.Use cotton wool to gently clean the baby.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Bông gòn is the common everyday term for cotton wool. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) cotton pad
Common questions
What does “bông gòn” mean?
(noun) ceiba
Is “bông gòn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.