khảnh

[xajŋ̟˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) fussy, fastidious (when it comes to food)

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Sáu Hóa không ăn, ngượng ngập quay đi vấn thuốc. Anh vốn khảnh ăn.Six Hoá did not eat; he awkwardly turned around and rolled a cigarette. He was by nature a fussy eater.

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “khảnh” mean?

(adjective) fussy, fastidious (when it comes to food)

Is “khảnh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.