sao biển
[saːw˧˧ ʔɓiən˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a starfish (various echinoderms)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bọn trẻ nhặt được một con sao biển.The children found a starfish.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “sao biển” mean?
(noun) a starfish (various echinoderms)
Is “sao biển” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.