Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cạ

[kaː˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to rub

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Ngài nhấc bổng cô bé lên cao, cạ bộ râu quai nón vào má Jeanette.He picked up the girl and lifted her high, rubbing his chinstrap beard on Jeanette's cheek.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “cạ” mean?

(verb) to rub

Is “cạ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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