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khăn lau
/kʰan˧˧ laːw˧˧/
towel
Anh có thể cho tôi một khăn lau không?
Can you give me a towel?
general
A piece of absorbent fabric used for drying or wiping surfaces, typically after washing or cleaning.
Sau khi tắm, tôi thường dùng khăn lau để khô cơ thể.
After showering, I usually use a towel to dry my body.
The term is commonly used for towels in Vietnamese households.
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Common Usage
'Khăn lau' is a common household item in Vietnam, often used after bathing or washing hands.
Word Origin
From 'khăn' (cloth) + 'lau' (to wipe), literally meaning 'wiping cloth'.
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'khăn lau' is a general term for towels, while more specific terms like 'khăn lau tay' (hand towel) or 'khăn lau mặt' (face towel) are used for particular types.
Word Breakdown
khăn
cloth
rootlau
to wipe
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh