Vocapedia
Log inTry for Free

Looking up...

Explore

  • Words of the Year
  • Recent Lookups
  • Community Collections
  • How to Say

Dictionaries

  • English
  • Vietnamese
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Korean
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Italian

MY LEARNING

  • My Dictionary
  • My Collections
  • Reviews

Resources

  • Learning Resources
  • How It Works
  • Study Guides
  • Language Tips
  • FAQ
  • Getting Started
  • For Individuals
  • For Teachers

Community

  • Forum
  • Blog
  • Help Center
  • Partnerships

About

  • About Vocapedia
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • GDPR Compliance
© 2026 Vocapedia. All rights reserved.
  1. Home /
  2. Dictionaries /
  3. Từ Điển Việt Anh /
  4. rau bông

rau bông

/zau˧˧ bɔŋ˧˧/
cauliflower

Rau bông rất giàu dinh dưỡng.

Cauliflower is very nutritious.


informal

A type of vegetable with a white or cream-colored head made up of tightly clustered flower buds.

Mẹ tôi thường nấu canh rau bông vào mùa đông.

My mother often cooks cauliflower soup in winter.

Commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine, often steamed, boiled, or added to soups.

Collocations

canh rau bôngcauliflower souprau bông hấpsteamed cauliflower

Synonyms

cải bông

Pro Tip

Culinary Use

Rau bông is versatile and can be prepared in many ways, including steaming, boiling, or frying.

Word Origin

From Vietnamese 'rau' (vegetable) + 'bông' (fluffy or cotton-like), referring to the appearance of the vegetable's head.

Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'rau bông' is the most common term for cauliflower. It is often used in everyday cooking and is considered a healthy vegetable.

Word Breakdown

rau
vegetable
root
+
bông
fluffy or cotton-like
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh
Browse more Vietnamese→English words →

Learning Progress

Track your learning journey!

• Save words to build your vocabulary

• Monitor your daily streak

• Get personalized review reminders

• See words learned statistics

Log in to access advanced features and track your progress!

Go to Dashboard →

Words of the Year

The most notable words that defined each year. Discover the vocabulary that shaped our world.