thuốc lá
[tʰuək̚˧˦ laː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) tobacco
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy bỏ thuốc lá được rồi.He’s managed to quit smoking.
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: In everyday speech, this commonly refers to cigarettes or smoking, while the literal meaning is tobacco. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) cigarette
Common questions
What does “thuốc lá” mean?
(noun) tobacco
Is “thuốc lá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.