hộp
[hop̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) box or carton
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hộp sữaa carton of milk
sữa hộpmilk in a carton
Bánh này bán theo hộp.These cakes are sold by the box.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) can or tin
Examples
cá hộpcanned fish
đồ hộpcanned food
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hộp” mean?
(noun) box or carton
Is “hộp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.