Vietnamese · Family & People
bạn
Friend; you
Beginnernoun
Definition
A friend; also the neutral pronoun you for people your age.
Example
Anh ấy là bạn thân nhất của tôi.
He is my best friend.
Etymology
'Bạn' originally means friend and is derived from Proto-Austroasiatic roots that denote companionship, emphasizing interpersonal connections.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bạn' is used informally in daily interactions, particularly among peers and younger generations. The term is casual yet can also be used in more formal contexts in written communication.