Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

lược

[lɨək̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) comb (toothed implement for grooming the hair)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chải tóc

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Cho mình mượn cái lược một chút.Let me borrow your comb for a moment.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to prune; to abridge

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cắt tỉa

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to omit

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bỏ qua

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What does “lược” mean?

(noun) comb (toothed implement for grooming the hair)

Is “lược” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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