cô bác
[ko˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) Referring to people older than the speaker whom the speaker considers to be of the same generation as his/her parents.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
người lớn tuổi hơn nhưng cùng thế hệ với bố mẹ
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Noun
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “cô bác” mean?
(noun) Referring to people older than the speaker whom the speaker considers to be of the same generation as his/her parents.
Is “cô bác” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.