cá basa
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: ba sa
Meaning · English
basa catfish
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cá basa kho tộ ăn với cơm rất ngon.Clay-pot basa catfish is delicious with rice.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: The standard commercial spelling is usually cá basa; it is a type of catfish. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “cá basa” mean?
basa catfish
Is “cá basa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.