khuôn khổ
[xuən˧˧ xo˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) shape and size
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
(noun) framework; scope
Examples
vượt quá khuôn khổ của cái gìto go beyond the scope/framework of something
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khuôn khổ” mean?
(noun) shape and size
Is “khuôn khổ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.