chiếc
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(classifier) Indicates generic inanimate tangible things
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chiếc lược ngàThe Ivory Comb
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(classifier) Indicates popular vehicles, such as bicycles, motorcycles, cars, etc.
Register: informal
Examples
Nó có hai chiếc xe máy.He's got two motorcycles.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “chiếc” mean?
(classifier) Indicates generic inanimate tangible things
Is “chiếc” formal or informal?
chiếc is generally informal.
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