nem rán
[nɛm˧˧ zaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Fried spring rolls — the Northern word; Southerners say chả giò.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Món cuốn chiên giòn — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói chả giò.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Tết nhà nào cũng làm nem rán.Every household makes fried spring rolls for Tết.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Southern Vietnam commonly calls this dish “chả giò.” [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nem rán” mean?
Fried spring rolls — the Northern word; Southerners say chả giò.
Is “nem rán” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“chả giò” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.