bưu điện
[ʔɓiw˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) posts and telecommunications
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) mail; post; correspondence; communication
Examples
sở/phòng bưu điệnpost office
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) post office
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bưu điện” mean?
(noun) posts and telecommunications
Is “bưu điện” 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?
“nhà giây thép” (Tiếng Việt) — same word, different era.