# cua meaning in Vietnamese: crab (A2)

> cua means “crab” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/cua-crab/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**cua**: crab

Level: A2 (our estimate)

## 1. crab (noun)

- Cua ở chợ hôm nay tươi lắm. — The crabs at the market are really fresh today.
- Tui không ăn được cua. — I can't eat crab.

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