đầu bếp
[ʔɗəw˨˩ ʔɓep̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) cook (person)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chị ấy làm đầu bếp ở nhà hàng.She works as a chef at a restaurant.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) head cook; chef
Common questions
What does “đầu bếp” mean?
(noun) cook (person)
Is “đầu bếp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.