rong biển
[zawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓiən˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) seaweed
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Món này rắc thêm rong biển thì ngon hơn.This dish tastes better with some seaweed sprinkled on top.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Tảo biển generally means algae; rong biển is the usual term for edible seaweed. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “rong biển” mean?
(noun) seaweed
Is “rong biển” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.