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.