hơi cay
[həːj˧˧ kaj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) tear gas
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cảnh sát đã dùng hơi cay chống lại người biểu tình.The police used tear gas against protesters.
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 ↗
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.