khuyển
[xwiən˧˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
(noun) dog
NounConnotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con khuyển nhà bác béo quá, có thể riềng mẻ được rồi.Your pupper has gotten so fat it's ready for a pot of galangal and fermented rice [to cook].
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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 “khuyển” mean?
(noun) dog
Is “khuyển” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.