bác

This is the 823rd most frequent Vietnamese word.


bác

The Vietnamese word "bác" means "uncle" or "aunt," referring to an elder sibling of one’s parents or a respectful term for an older person.


Here, 'bác' is used as a pronoun to refer to the speaker's uncle or aunt.

Bác tôi sống ở Hà Nội.

My uncle/aunt lives in Hanoi.


In this sentence, 'bác' is a polite address word used when talking to a senior akin to an uncle or aunt.

Xin bác giúp cháu với ạ.

Please help me, sir/ma'am.


The term 'bác' is used as an honorific title, specifically for Hồ Chí Minh, demonstrating respect.

Bác Hồ là lãnh tụ kính yêu của dân tộc Việt Nam.

Uncle Ho is the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people.