cầm tay

[kəm˨˩ taj˧˧]

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) hand-held

Adjective

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

Examples

túi xách cầm taya small purse
thiết bị cầm tayhandheld devices

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 “cầm tay” mean?

(adjective) hand-held

Is “cầm tay” formal or informal?

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