buộc
[ʔɓuək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To tie, bind — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear cột instead.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thắt lại bằng dây — từ chuẩn cả nước; trong Nam thường nói cột.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide; Southern speech often says cột.
Examples
buộc/cột dây dàyto tie your shoes
Nhớ buộc chặt bao gạo kẻo đổ.Tie the rice sack tight so it doesn’t spill.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “buộc” mean?
To tie, bind — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear cột instead.
Is “buộc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“cột” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.