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.