cá nước
[kaː˧˦ nɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) fish and water
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a close relationship
Examples
Tình cá nước giữa quân và dân.The close relationship between the army and the people.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “cá nước” mean?
(noun) fish and water
Is “cá nước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.