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
root
+
giấy
paper
root
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