rửa
[zɨə˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to wash something non-fabric and non-rice
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
rửa tayto wash one's hands
rửa bátto wash the dishes
Rửa tay trước khi ăn nhé.Wash your hands before eating.
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 ↗ Local usage: For washing dishes, Vietnamese normally specifies rửa bát or rửa chén. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “rửa” mean?
(verb) to wash something non-fabric and non-rice
Is “rửa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.