bát
/ɓaːt/
bowl
Cô ấy ăn cháo trong một bát nhỏ.
She ate porridge in a small bowl.
informal
A small, deep dish used for holding food or liquids, typically made of ceramic, plastic, or metal.
Mẹ tôi rửa bát sau bữa ăn.
My mother washes the bowls after the meal.
Commonly used for soup, rice, or porridge.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Tone reminder
The word 'bát' carries the sắc (rising) tone; mispronouncing the tone can change meaning.
Word Origin
Borrowed from Chinese 碗 (wǎn), meaning 'bowl', and adapted into Vietnamese.
Usage Notes
Used in everyday contexts for any bowl-shaped container; distinguish from 'cốc' (cup) which is typically for drinks.
Từ Điển Việt Anh