When it comes to tableware, the two main dialects differ significantly, so each of them will get its own column.
| Northern dialect | Southern dialect | English |
|---|---|---|
| đũa | chopstick | |
| bát | chén | bowl |
| thìa | muỗng | spoon |
| dĩa | nĩa | fork |
| đĩa | dĩa | plate, dish |
| muôi | vá | ladle |
| cốc | li | glass |
| chén | tách | (tea) cup |
| chén | li | shot glass |
| li | wine glass | |
| ca | mug | |
| kẹp | tongs | |
Note
- In Vietnamese culture, the knife belongs to the kitchen and is not considered a tableware.
- Dĩa means “fork” in the Northern dialect, but “dish” in the Southern dialect.