hộp số
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: hộp chuyển số
Sense 1
Meaning · English
gearbox; transmission
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hộp số xe này sang số rất mượt.This car’s gearbox changes gears very smoothly.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
transmission; gearbox
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hộp số tự động này rất dễ dùng.This automatic transmission is very easy to use.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Hộp chuyển số is not idiomatic; transmission and gearbox are both commonly hộp số.
Common questions
What does “hộp số” mean?
gearbox; transmission
Is “hộp số” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.