chuột lang
[t͡ɕuət̚˧˨ʔ laːŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) guinea pig, cavy
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con bé xin mẹ nuôi một con chuột lang.The girl asked her mother for a guinea pig.
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: Chuột bạch means a white laboratory mouse; guinea pig is chuột lang. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “chuột lang” mean?
(noun) guinea pig, cavy
Is “chuột lang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.