cối và chày

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: chày và cối

Meaning · English

mortar and pestle

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

Examples

Giã tỏi bằng cối và chày nhé.Pound the garlic with a mortar and pestle.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Cối và chày follows the usual Vietnamese word order. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “cối và chày” mean?

mortar and pestle

Is “cối và chày” formal or informal?

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