rau chân vịt
[zaw˧˧ t͡ɕən˧˧ vit̚˧˨ʔ]
The English word spinach is rau chân vịt in Vietnamese. Wiktionary also lists rau bina and cải bó xôi.
Meaning: a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea (noun)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| rau chân vịt | [zaw˧˧ t͡ɕən˧˧ vit̚˧˨ʔ] (Hà Nội, narrow) [ʐaw˧˧ t͡ɕəŋ˧˧ vit̚˨˩ʔ] (Huế, narrow) |
| rau bina | [zaw˧˧ ʔɓi˧˧ naː˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [ʐaw˧˧ ʔɓɪj˧˧ naː˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
| cải bó xôi | [kaːj˧˩ ʔɓɔ˧˦ soj˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [kaːj˧˨ ʔɓɔ˨˩˦ soj˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
The term refers to the edible plant Spinacia oleracea.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase rau chân vịt literally translates to 'duck's foot vegetable'.
Which one should you use?
rau bina is a common alternative often found in scientific or nutritional contexts.
Did you know?
- The phrase cải bó xôi is actually derived from a Cantonese word for spinach, bo1 coi3, rather than being a native Vietnamese term.
Examples in context
- Tom ghét rau chân vịt.Tom hated spinach.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for rau chân vịt.Tatoeba #13634596 by leucammieuvu, translation #3360556 by CK
- Rau bina giàu chất sắt và can-xi.Spinach is a rich source of iron and calcium.This sentence is useful for noting the nutritional properties of rau bina.Tatoeba #8956651 by dotheduyet1999, translation #2815087 by carlosalberto
- Tôi thích ăn rau binaI like to eat spinach
- Rau bina rất giàu chất dinh dưỡngSpinach is rich in nutrients
- Rau bina thường được dùng trong nhiều món ănSpinach is commonly used in many dishes
- Mẹ tôi vừa mua rau chân vịt.My mother just bought some spinach.
Example conversation
Hùng and Lan are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- HùngTối nay mình nấu gì nhỉ?What should we cook tonight?
- LanHay là ăn rau chân vịt xào?How about stir-fried spinach?
- HùngÝ hay đó, Lan.That's a good idea, Lan.
- LanĐể em đi mua nhé.Let me go buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spinach” translations and entries rau chân vịt, rau bina, cải bó xôi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chân, cải, cải bó xôi, rau, rau chân vịt, vịt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
