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hơi cay

[həːj˧˧ kaj˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) tear gas

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khí ga cay

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Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Cảnh sát đã dùng hơi cay chống lại người biểu tình.The police used tear gas against protesters.

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Common questions

What does “hơi cay” mean?

(noun) tear gas

Is “hơi cay” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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