xương rồng
[sɨəŋ˧˧ zəwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) cactus
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cho tôi nhập vào chân trời các em
Hoa xương rồng chói đỏ
Bầy chim sẻ lại về
Trên ngọn dừa mồ côiLet me enter your horizon, dear children
The dazzling red cactus flowers
The sparrows return
On the lonely coconut tree
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xương rồng” mean?
(noun) cactus
Is “xương rồng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.