kem chống nắng
[kɛm˧˧ t͡ɕəwŋ͡m˧˦ naŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) sunscreen, sunblock
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhớ bôi kem chống nắng trước khi ra ngoài.Remember to apply sunscreen before going out.
Bôi kem chống nắng trước khi ra biển.Put on sunscreen before going to the beach.
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: Kem chống nắng means sunscreen, not suntan lotion. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “kem chống nắng” mean?
(noun) sunscreen, sunblock
Is “kem chống nắng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.