ếch
[ʔəjk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a frog; the leaping amphibian of ponds and rice paddies
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con ếch nhảy xuống ao rồi.The frog jumped into the pond.
Con ếch xanh nhảy từ lá sen xuống ao.The green frog leaps off the lotus leaf into the pond.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ếch” mean?
(noun) a frog; the leaping amphibian of ponds and rice paddies
Is “ếch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.