Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chìa

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) short for chìa khoá (“key”)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khóa

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

Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to extend; to protrude; to hold out (one's hand)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kéo dài; thò ra; đưa ra

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What does “chìa” mean?

(noun) short for chìa khoá (“key”)

Is “chìa” formal or informal?

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

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