hòm thư
[hɔm˨˩ tʰɨ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) mailbox
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bỏ lá thư vào hòm thư đi.Put the letter in the postbox.
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: “Hòm thư” commonly means a public postbox; “hộp thư” often refers to an email inbox. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “hòm thư” mean?
(noun) mailbox
Is “hòm thư” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.