dưa chuột
[zɨə˧˧ t͡ɕuət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) cucumber
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Examples
Dưa chuột này giòn và mát.This cucumber is crisp and refreshing.
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: Miền Nam commonly says dưa leo instead. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “dưa chuột” mean?
(noun) cucumber
Is “dưa chuột” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.