bủa vây
[ʔɓuə˧˩ vəj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to besiege
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be surrounded by
Examples
lo lắng tiền bạc bủa vâybe surrounded by financial worries
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bủa vây” mean?
(verb) to besiege
Is “bủa vây” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.