Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chải

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to comb or brush (hair)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chải hoặc刷 (tóc)

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

chải tócto comb one's hair

chải lôngto brush an animal's hair

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to brush (teeth)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chải răng

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Đừng quên chải răng mỗi ngày ít nhất hai lần.Do not forget to brush your teeth at least twice a day.

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What does “chải” mean?

(verb) to comb or brush (hair)

Is “chải” formal or informal?

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

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