tạp hoá
[taːp̚˧˨ʔ hwaː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sundry goods, objects for everyday use, as often sold at small corner shops
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ngày xưa, chợ Đồng Xuân là chợ chủ yếu bán hàng tạp hoá, còn rau quả, thực phẩm phải sang chợ Bắc Qua.Đồng Xuân market used to be mainly for selling sundry goods, while produce and foodstuffs would be sold at Bắc Qua market.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) grocery store; grocery
Common questions
What does “tạp hoá” mean?
(noun) sundry goods, objects for everyday use, as often sold at small corner shops
Is “tạp hoá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.