da
[zaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) skin (outer covering of the body)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
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Da em bé mềm thật.The baby’s skin is so soft.
Đôi giày này làm bằng da thật.These shoes are made of genuine leather.
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 ↗ Local usage: For fruit, vỏ is normally used instead. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) hide; material made of animal skin, such as leather
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) obsolete form of đa (“banyan”)
Common questions
What does “da” mean?
(noun) skin (outer covering of the body)
Is “da” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.