Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

xỉa răng

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Meaning · English

to clean or pick between one’s teeth

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

Examples

Ăn xong nhớ xỉa răng nhé.Remember to clean between your teeth after eating.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Does not specifically mean flossing; dùng chỉ nha khoa means to floss. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Topics: Teeth

Common questions

What does “xỉa răng” mean?

to clean or pick between one’s teeth

Is “xỉa răng” formal or informal?

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

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