bưng
[ʔɓɨŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to carry a recipient in both hands
Examples
- Bưng cháo ra đây, chú em? - tiếng con gián điệp gọi lên lanh lảnh, khiến tôi nổi gai ốc khắp người."Bring us the congee, will you?" the spy's voice called loudly, giving me goosebumps all over.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a kind of marshland
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “bưng” mean?
(verb) to carry a recipient in both hands
Is “bưng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.