How do you say “hilt” in Vietnamese?

Q: How do you say "hilt" in Vietnamese?

"Hilt" in Vietnamese is chuôi (handle), cán (handle).

“Hilt” in Vietnamese is chuôi (handle), cán (handle).

Vietnamese words for “hilt”

chuôinoun
Hanoi [t͡ɕuəj˧˧] · Saigon [cuj˧˧]chuôi level
handle; hilt
for “hilt” meaning: The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
cánnoun
Hanoi [kaːn˧˦] · Saigon [kaːŋ˦˥]cán rising
handle; grip; staff
for “hilt” meaning: The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

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