khăn ăn
[xan˧˧ ʔan˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) napkin, serviette
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cho mình xin thêm một cái khăn ăn.Could I have another napkin, please?
Cho tôi xin thêm một chiếc khăn ăn.Could I have one more napkin, please?
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: “Napkin” is the usual everyday English equivalent; “serviette” is more British/formal. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “khăn ăn” mean?
(noun) napkin, serviette
Is “khăn ăn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.