bưng biền
[ʔɓɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) mangrove swamp
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
- Nhưng con không đành lòng ngồi học khi cha chú đều rời thành phố, vô bưng biền kháng chiến…"But I don't feel like studying while father and you are out of the city into the mangrove swamps with the resistance…"
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “bưng biền” mean?
(noun) mangrove swamp
Is “bưng biền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.