bố
/ɓo˧˩/Father; dad
Bố của tôi là người rất chăm chỉ.
My father is a very hardworking person.
Bố, con có thể đi chơi với bạn bè không?
Dad, can I go out with my friends?
Used informally to refer to one's own father or someone else's father in a familiar context.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'bố' when speaking informally to or about one's father. In more formal or respectful contexts, 'cha' is often preferred.
⚡Gold Rule
Addressing Fathers
When addressing someone else's father, it is polite to use 'ông' (sir) or 'bác' (uncle) instead of 'bố' unless you are very close to the family.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Vietnamese *bố*, possibly related to Proto-Vietic *bɔːʔ (father).
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'bố' is a more informal and affectionate term for 'father' compared to 'cha'. It is commonly used by children when speaking to or about their father.