giấy lau
/zəj˧ˀ˦ laːw˧ˀ˦/noun★Beginner
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
rootlau
to wipe
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh