khẩu trang

/xə̂w tɹaːŋ/
nounBeginner
general

A covering worn over the nose and mouth to protect against airborne particles, germs, or pollution.

Bác sĩ khuyên bệnh nhân phải đeo khẩu trang khi vào phòng khám.

The doctor advised the patient to wear a face mask when entering the clinic.

Khẩu trang y tế được làm từ vật liệu lọc không khí.

Medical face masks are made from air-filtering materials.

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Commonly used in medical, industrial, and public health contexts.

Collocations

đeo khẩu trangto wear a face maskkhẩu trang y tếmedical face maskkhẩu trang lọc không khíair-filtering mask

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Public Health

'Khẩu trang' is essential in discussions about hygiene, pollution, and disease prevention.

📖Word Origin

From 'khẩu' (mouth) + 'trang' (covering). Literally means 'mouth covering.'

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'khẩu trang' refers to any face mask, including medical, surgical, and protective masks. It is commonly used in healthcare and public health contexts.

Word Breakdown

khẩu
mouth
root
+
trang
covering
root
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