This is the 529th most frequent Vietnamese word.
bầu
The Vietnamese word "bầu" can mean "gourd," "to elect/vote," or "pregnancy" depending on context.
The word "bầu" here refers to the act of voting.
Tôi đi bầu cử vào cuối tuần này.
I am going to vote this weekend.
In this sentence, "bầu" is used to mean a gourd, a type of vegetable.
Cô ấy có một quả bầu trong giỏ của mình.
She has a gourd in her basket.
Here, "bầu" means 'to elect' or 'to choose someone for a position.'