bạch tuộc
[ʔɓajk̟̚˧˨ʔ tuək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) octopus (an eight-limbed cephalopod of the order Octopoda)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bạch tuộc nướng sa tế rất ngon.Grilled octopus with spicy chili sauce is delicious.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Sa tế is a Vietnamese spicy chili condiment, not the skewered dish called satay. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “bạch tuộc” mean?
(noun) octopus (an eight-limbed cephalopod of the order Octopoda)
Is “bạch tuộc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.