# tay meaning in Vietnamese: hand (A2)

> tay means “hand, arm” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/tay-hand/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**tay**: hand

Level: A2 (our estimate)

## 1. hand (noun)

hand, arm

One word for the hand and the whole arm.

- Rửa tay trước khi ăn nha. — Wash your hands before you eat.
- Tay em lạnh quá. — Your hands are so cold.

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