cỡ
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) size; calibre
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cỡ nào?how much/to what extent?
cỡ lớnlarge size
Bạn mặc cỡ nào?What size do you wear?
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
(adverb) about; approximately
Register: informal
Examples
Giờ thì đậy nắp rồi chờ cỡ năm phút là xong.Now we put the lid on and let it cook for about 5 minutes or so until it's done.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “cỡ” mean?
(noun) size; calibre
Is “cỡ” formal or informal?
cỡ is generally informal.
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