Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tay lái

[taj˧˧ laːj˧˦] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) handlebar

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Giữ chắc tay lái khi xuống dốc.Hold the handlebars firmly when going downhill.

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: Depending on context, tay lái can also mean a driver’s steering control or driving ability. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) steering wheel

Topics: Hands

Common questions

What does “tay lái” mean?

(noun) handlebar

Is “tay lái” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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