khẩu
[xəw˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) mouth; opening
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) short for nhân khẩu (“number of people in a family; population”)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) short for cửa khẩu (“checkpoint; border pass”)
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(classifier) Used for mouthfuls and bites.
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “khẩu” mean?
(noun) mouth; opening
Is “khẩu” formal or informal?
khẩu is generally informal.