bương
[ʔɓɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) kind of large bamboo commonly found in Northern Vietnam
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
(noun) bamboo-made water container that shaped like a pipe
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to flake off
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to fail
Common questions
What does “bương” mean?
(noun) kind of large bamboo commonly found in Northern Vietnam
Is “bương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.