bụng
[ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) belly
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ăn no quá nên bụng khó chịu.I ate too much, so my stomach feels uncomfortable.
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: Bụng is the normal everyday term; abdomen is more medical or technical in English. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) personality
Examples
tốt bụnggoodhearted
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) inner feelings, inner thoughts
Examples
Tự đó vua Chiêu-thống trong bụng buồn-bã rầu-rĩ, không dám nói đến việc xin binh nữa.From then on, Emperor Chiêu Thống felt morose and did not dare mention requesting more troops anymore.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bụng” mean?
(noun) belly
Is “bụng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.