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  4. giấy lau

giấy lau

/zəːjˈlɑw/
paper towel

Tôi cần một tấm giấy lau để lau sạch bàn.

I need a paper towel to wipe the table clean.


informal

A disposable sheet of absorbent paper used for cleaning or drying surfaces.

Giấy lau rất tiện dụng khi làm bếp.

Paper towels are very convenient when cooking.

Commonly used in households for quick cleaning tasks.

Collocations

giấy lau bạcaluminum foilgiấy lau giấy dánpaper towels and tape

Synonyms

giấy bạcgiấy lau tay

Related Phrases

giấy lau tayphrase
paper towel

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

In Vietnamese, 'giấy lau' is commonly used for disposable paper towels, while 'giấy bạc' can refer to both paper towels and aluminum foil.

Word Origin

From 'giấy' (paper) + 'lau' (to wipe).

Usage Notes

Often used interchangeably with 'giấy bạc' in some contexts.

Word Breakdown

giấy
paper
root
+
lau
to wipe
root
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