khăn giấy

/kʰan zəj/

noun★Beginner

informal

A disposable paper towel or napkin used for wiping hands, cleaning surfaces, or absorbing spills.

Anh hãy dùng khăn giấy để lau bàn trước khi ăn.

Please use a paper towel to wipe the table before eating.

Khăn giấy rất tiện dụng khi bạn có dầu dính tay.

Paper towels are very convenient when you have greasy hands.

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Commonly used in households and public places for hygiene purposes.

khăn giấy giấypaper towelkhăn giấy vệ sinhsanitary napkin

While convenient, paper towels contribute to waste. Consider reusable cloth towels for home use.

From 'khăn' (cloth) + 'giấy' (paper), literally meaning 'paper cloth'.

Often used interchangeably with 'giấy lau' (wiping paper).

khăn

cloth

root

giấy

paper

root

✎ Noted on May 2, 2026VI → EN