Vietnamese · Daily Life
bàn
Table
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture with a flat top.
Example
Bữa tối ở trên bàn.
Dinner is on the table.
Etymology
'Bàn' comes from the Proto-Viet-Muong word '*ban', which means a flat surface for working or eating. Its use has remained consistent in denoting tables in Vietnamese households.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bàn' is used in daily conversation, formal settings (like furniture advertisements), and in written texts. It is widely understood across all regions of Vietnam.