thìa
[tʰiə˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A spoon — the Northern word; Southerners say muỗng.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ múc thức ăn — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam gọi là muỗng.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Món này ăn bằng thìa được không?Can you eat this with a spoon?
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Miền Nam commonly uses muỗng instead. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “thìa” mean?
A spoon — the Northern word; Southerners say muỗng.
Is “thìa” 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?
“muỗng” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.