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Meaning
4 senses · 4 meanings
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embrace
To put one's arm around someone's shoulders or neck as a sign of closeness.
vi Cô ấy bá vai người bạn để an ủi.
en She put her arm around her friend's shoulder to comfort her.
elder aunt
A term used to refer to the elder sister of one's father or mother in a family or kinship structure.
vi Bá tôi vừa mới từ quê lên chơi.
en My elder aunt just came from the countryside to visit.
crash into
To crash into or hit something forcefully.
vi Chiếc xe đạp bá vào cột điện.
en The bicycle crashed into a utility pole.
aunt-in-law
The wife of one's father's elder brother, addressed with respect in traditional Vietnamese family structures.
vi Tôi rất quý mến bá của mình.
en I am very fond of my aunt.
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bạ / bà / bã / bả …
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bá đạo / học bá / bá phụ / bá tước …
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Questions and answers
What does “bá” mean?
In English, “bá” means “elder aunt”.