khăn lau

/kʰan˧˧ laːw˧˧/
noun★Beginner
informal

A towel, typically used for drying oneself after bathing or washing.

Sau khi tắm, tôi dùng khăn lau để lau khô cơ thể.

After showering, I use a towel to dry my body.

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Commonly used in households for personal hygiene.

Collocations

khăn lau tayhand towelkhăn lau mặtface towel

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

In Vietnamese, 'khăn lau' is often used for both hand towels and bath towels.

📖Word Origin

From 'khăn' (cloth) + 'lau' (to wash), literally 'washing cloth'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used interchangeably with 'khăn tắm' (bath towel).

Word Breakdown

khăn
cloth
root
+
lau
to wash
root
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