lau lách
[law˧˧ lajk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) reed (tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cả ngày đêm chỉ nghe gió xào xạc trên lau lách, nghe ràn rạt nước lớn lại ròng.Day and night the only sounds were the wind rustling in the reed and the water rising and ebbing.
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 “lau lách” mean?
(noun) reed (tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water)
Is “lau lách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.