đồ tạp hóa
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: thức ăn
Meaning · English
groceries
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi đi mua ít đồ tạp hóa.I’m going to buy some groceries.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Thức ăn” means food generally; “đồ tạp hóa” better matches everyday “groceries.” Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “đồ tạp hóa” mean?
groceries
Is “đồ tạp hóa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.