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How do you say “clip” in Vietnamese?

“Clip” in Vietnamese is ghim (pin), xén (to shear), cắt (to cut).

Vietnamese words for “clip”

  • ghimnoun
    Hanoi [ɣim˧˧] · Saigon [ɣim˧˧]ghim level

    pin; clip; fastener

    for “clip” meaning: To grip tightly.

  • xénverb
    Hanoi [sɛn˧˦] · Saigon [sɛŋ˦˥]xén rising

    to shear; to trim; to clip

    for “clip” meaning: To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.

  • cắtverb
    Hanoi [kat̚˧˦] · Saigon [kak̚˦˥]cắt rising

    to cut; snip; slit

    for “clip” meaning: To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.

  • kẹpnoun
    Hanoi [kɛp̚˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [kɛp̚˨˩˨]kẹp heavy

    nippers; clamp; clip

    for “clip” meaning: To grip tightly.

  • hớtverb
    Hanoi [həːt̚˧˦] · Saigon [həːk̚˦˥]hớt rising

    to tattle; to skim off

    for “clip” meaning: To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.

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