tư bản
[tɨ˧˧ ʔɓaːn˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) capital
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tư bản bất biếnconstant capital
tư bản khả biếnvariable capital
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) capitalist
Common questions
What does “tư bản” mean?
(noun) capital
Is “tư bản” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.