chậu
[t͡ɕəw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A basin, washbowl — the Northern word; Southerners say thau.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ đựng nước để rửa — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói thau.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
chậu hoaflower pot
Lấy cái chậu hứng nước mưa rửa rau.Get the basin to catch rainwater for washing vegetables.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chậu” mean?
A basin, washbowl — the Northern word; Southerners say thau.
Is “chậu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“thau” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.