How do you say “scissors” in Vietnamese?

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

"Scissors" in Vietnamese is kéo (to pull).

“Scissors” in Vietnamese is kéo (to pull).

Vietnamese words for “scissors”

kéonoun
Hanoi [kɛw˧˦] · Saigon [kɛw˦˥]kéo rising
to pull
for “scissors” meaning: A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.
- Cứ để kéo ở gần đi, sau này sẽ cần dùng đến.Keep these scissors nearby, they might come in handy.

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