chuột hamster

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: chuột cảnh

Meaning · English

hamster

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Em tôi nuôi hai con chuột hamster.My younger sibling keeps two hamsters.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Chuột cảnh is a broad term for pet rodents, not specifically hamsters. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “chuột hamster” mean?

hamster

Is “chuột hamster” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.