This is the 552nd most frequent Vietnamese word.
bậc
The Vietnamese word "bậc" means "step," "level," "rank," or "tier" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'bậc' is used to refer to a step in a staircase.
Bậc thang này rất trơn, hãy cẩn thận.
This step is very slippery, be careful.
In this sentence, 'bậc' conveys a high level or rank, indicating a master's level of expertise.
Ông ấy là một nhà khoa học bậc thầy trong lĩnh vực của mình.
He is a master scientist in his field.
'Bậc' in this context indicates levels or stages in a figurative sense.