rùa nước

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

aquatic turtle

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Rùa nước bơi rất nhanh.The aquatic turtle swims very quickly.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: This specifically means an aquatic or freshwater turtle; rùa alone is broader. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “rùa nước” mean?

aquatic turtle

Is “rùa nước” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.