lược
[lɨək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) comb (toothed implement for grooming the hair)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cho mình mượn cái lược một chút.Let me borrow your comb for a moment.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to prune; to abridge
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to omit
Common questions
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.