loại từ
[lwaːj˧˨ʔ tɨ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) classifier (word used to indicate a semantic class)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Loại từ trong tiếng Việt là đơn vị ngữ pháp rất khó sử dụng đối với người nước ngoài.The classifier in Vietnamese is a grammatical unit that is very difficult for foreigners to use.
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
(noun) part of speech
Common questions
What does “loại từ” mean?
(noun) classifier (word used to indicate a semantic class)
Is “loại từ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.