ruốc
[zuək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Shredded dried meat floss — the Northern word; Southerners say chà bông.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thịt xé sợi sấy khô — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói chà bông.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Cháo trắng ăn với ruốc là bữa sáng quen thuộc.Plain congee with meat floss is a familiar breakfast.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ruốc” mean?
Shredded dried meat floss — the Northern word; Southerners say chà bông.
Is “ruốc” 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?
“chà bông” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.