địa bàn
[ʔɗiə˧˨ʔ ʔɓaːn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) synonym of la bàn (“compass”)
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) the whole territory
Examples
địa bàn tỉnh Quảng Trịthe territory of Quảng Trị province
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Common questions
What does “địa bàn” mean?
(noun) synonym of la bàn (“compass”)
Is “địa bàn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.