khoai lang
[xwaːj˧˧ laːŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) sweet potato
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Củ cải vàng, bí, cà rốt, đậu và khoai lang được xem là các loại rau củ chứa nhiều tinh bột.Parsnips, squash, carrots, peas and sweet potatoes are considered starchy vegetables.
Tatoeba sentence #5767705 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khoai lang” mean?
(noun) sweet potato
Is “khoai lang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.