khoá
[xwaː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) short for ổ khoá (“lock; padlock”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to lock
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to turn off (tap etc.); to close
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) short for chìa khoá (“key”)
Common questions
What does “khoá” mean?
(noun) short for ổ khoá (“lock; padlock”)
Is “khoá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.