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How do you say “powder” in Vietnamese?

“Powder” in Vietnamese is bột (powder), bụi (dust), phấn (chalk).

Vietnamese words for “powder”

  • bộtnoun
    Hanoi [ʔɓot̚˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [ʔɓok̚˨˩˨]bột heavy

    powder; flour

    for “powder” meaning: The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

    • Có thứ bột trắng gì đó trên sàn.There was some kind of white powder on the floor.
  • bụinoun
    Hanoi [ʔɓuj˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [ʔɓuj˨˩˨]bụi heavy

    dust

    for “powder” meaning: The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

  • phấnnoun
    Hanoi [fən˧˦] · Saigon [fəŋ˦˥]phấn rising

    chalk; pollen

    for “powder” meaning: A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

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