bông tai

[ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ taːj˧˧]

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

Meaning · English

(noun) an earring

Noun

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

Examples

Vì sao phụ nữ đeo bông tai thì được nhưng đàn ông lại không?Why is it okay for women to wear earrings, but not men?

Tatoeba sentence #11534443 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “bông tai” mean?

(noun) an earring

Is “bông tai” formal or informal?

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