bọ rùa
[ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ zuə˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) ladybug/ladybird
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con bọ rùa đỏ đang bò trên lá.The red ladybird is crawling on the leaf.
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: Cánh cam is a different beetle; bọ rùa is the standard term for ladybird. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “bọ rùa” mean?
(noun) ladybug/ladybird
Is “bọ rùa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.