giấy bạc
[zəj˧˦ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) tinfoil
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bọc cá bằng giấy bạc rồi nướng nhé.Wrap the fish in foil before baking it.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Giấy bạc is more common in everyday Vietnamese than giấy bọc nhôm. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) banknote
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) aluminium foil
Common questions
What does “giấy bạc” mean?
(noun) tinfoil
Is “giấy bạc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.