hua
[huə˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) maggot found in fermented sauce
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đôi khi bát úp không kín, ruồi dấm lọt vào đẻ trứng nở ra con hua tương trắng như đầu tăm, [...]Sometimes the bowls are not covered properly, allowing fruit flies to get through and lay eggs that spawn sauce maggots that are as white as the pointy end of a toothpick, …
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hua” mean?
(noun) maggot found in fermented sauce
Is “hua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.