khoanh
[xwajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) coil; round piece; slice
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
khoanh bánh mìa slice of bread
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to roll up; to coil up; to cross (legs or arms)
Examples
khoanh tayto cross your arms
khoanh chân/bộto cross your legs so you can sit in a sukhasana pose
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to circle (to place or mark a circle around)
Examples
khoanh đáp án đúngcircle the correct answers
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khoanh” mean?
(noun) coil; round piece; slice
Is “khoanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.