cá vược
[kaː˧˦ vɨək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a barramundi
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
More common
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Owner-contributed local-usage label
Examples
Cá vược hấp xì dầu ăn nhẹ bụng.Steamed sea bass with soy sauce is easy on the stomach.
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: Cá chẽm is the common southern equivalent. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “cá vược” mean?
(noun) a barramundi
Is “cá vược” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.