giấy vệ sinh
[zəj˧˦ ve˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) toilet paper
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhà mình hết giấy vệ sinh rồi.We’ve run out of toilet paper.
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: The Vietnamese term means toilet paper generally, not specifically one roll. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “giấy vệ sinh” mean?
(noun) toilet paper
Is “giấy vệ sinh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.