giấy lau

/zəj˧ˀ˦ laːw˧ˀ˦/
nounBeginner
informal

A type of paper used for cleaning or wiping surfaces, such as tissues or paper towels

Tôi cần mua một gói giấy lau để lau sạch bàn ăn.

I need to buy a pack of paper towels to clean the dining table.

Giấy lau này rất mềm và hút nước tốt.

This paper towel is very soft and absorbs water well.

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In Vietnamese, 'giấy lau' is commonly used to refer to disposable paper products for cleaning purposes.

Collocations

gói giấy laupack of paper towelsgiấy lau bềndurable paper towel

Synonyms

Related Phrases

giấy lau bềnphrase
durable paper towel
giấy lau sạchphrase
cleaning paper

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Vietnamese

'Giấy lau' is a common term in Vietnamese households and is used to refer to any disposable paper product used for cleaning.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'giấy' (paper) and 'lau' (to wipe), literally meaning 'wiping paper'.

📝Usage Notes

This term is widely used in everyday Vietnamese to refer to disposable cleaning paper products.

Word Breakdown

giấy
paper
root
+
lau
to wipe
root
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