# khóa meaning in Vietnamese: to lock (A2)

> khóa means “to lock, lock” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/khoa-lock/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**khóa**: lock

Level: A2 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: khoa

Also written: khoá

## 1. lock (verb)

to lock, lock

The lock itself is *ổ khóa* or *cái khóa*; the key is *chìa khóa*.

- Nhớ khóa cửa trước khi đi nha. — Remember to lock the door before you leave.
- Anh khóa xe chưa? — Have you locked the motorbike?

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