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.
Collocations
khăn giấy giấypaper towelkhăn giấy vệ sinhsanitary napkin
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Environmental Consideration
While convenient, paper towels contribute to waste. Consider reusable cloth towels for home use.
📖Word Origin
From 'khăn' (cloth) + 'giấy' (paper), literally meaning 'paper cloth'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used interchangeably with 'giấy lau' (wiping paper).
Word Breakdown
khăn
cloth
rootgiấy
paper
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh