quầy
[kwəj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) low cabinet in a shop or store for displaying goods; showcase
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mình thanh toán ở quầy này nhé.I'll pay at this counter.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Quầy is broad; the specific type of counter usually comes from context. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) counter (at a shop, etc.); stall; kiosk
Common questions
What does “quầy” mean?
(noun) low cabinet in a shop or store for displaying goods; showcase
Is “quầy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.