nàng tiên cá
[naːŋ˨˩ tiən˧˧ kaː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) mermaid
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
30/12/2012, Huyền Thanh, Theo dấu Nàng tiên cá - đại sứ du lịch của Đan Mạch, Dân ViệtNext to those giant things, the mermaid sat atop a tottering granite rock, small, quiet, and whose sad face half-looked towards the shore, half-looked towards the sea.
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 “nàng tiên cá” mean?
(noun) mermaid
Is “nàng tiên cá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.