cá vàng
[kaː˧˦ vaːŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) goldfish
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
1984, Hà Hải, "Cá Vàng Bơi (The Swimming Goldfish)"; performances by Đặng Nhật Anh and Lan Hương
Hai vây xinh xinh, cá vàng bơi trong bể nước; ngoi lên, lặn xuống, cá vàng múa tung tăngIts two fins so pretty, the goldfish swims in the tank; rising up, diving down, the goldfish dances around joyfully.
Bọn trẻ thích ngắm cá vàng bơi.The children like watching the goldfish swim.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cá vàng” mean?
(noun) goldfish
Is “cá vàng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.