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.
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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.
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