đũa
[ʔɗuə˦ˀ˥]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) chopstick (single eating utensil)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cặp/đôi đũa lệch(figurative, humorous) a pair with a significant height difference
Nhớ lấy thêm một đôi đũa nhé.Remember to get another pair of chopsticks.
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
Common questions
What does “đũa” mean?
(noun) chopstick (single eating utensil)
Is “đũa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.