đàn bầu
[ʔɗaːn˨˩ ʔɓəw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đàn bầu có âm thanh rất đặc biệt.The đàn bầu has a very distinctive sound.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Literally a one-string zither; “monochord” is technically accurate but less familiar in everyday English. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “đàn bầu” mean?
(noun) dan bau
Is “đàn bầu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.