sơn dầu
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
oil paint
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Họa sĩ đang pha sơn dầu.The painter is mixing oil paints.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Sơn dầu can also refer to oil painting as an art medium. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
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Common questions
What does “sơn dầu” mean?
oil paint
Is “sơn dầu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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