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.