thau
[tʰaw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A basin, washbowl — the Southern word; Northerners say chậu.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ đựng nước để rửa — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói chậu.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Rót nước vô cái thau cho em rửa mặt.Pour some water in the basin so I can wash my face.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “thau” mean?
A basin, washbowl — the Southern word; Northerners say chậu.
Is “thau” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“chậu” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.