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chiên
/ʈi˧˧˦/
to fry
Mẹ chiên cá bằng dầu nóng.
Mom fries fish in hot oil.
general
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Anh ấy chiên trứng bằng bơ.
He fries eggs in butter.
Chị ấy chiên gà giòn.
She fries crispy chicken.
Commonly used in cooking contexts. Can also refer to deep-frying when oil is abundant.
Pro Tip
Distinguish 'chiên' and 'rán'
'Chiên' typically implies deep-frying with more oil, while 'rán' is used for shallow-frying. In Northern Vietnam, 'rán' is the default term for frying.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *k-lɛːn, ultimately from Proto-Mon-Khmer *kliːn (to fry).
Usage Notes
In Northern Vietnam, 'rán' is more commonly used for shallow-frying, while 'chiên' often implies deep-frying. In Southern Vietnam, 'chiên' is used more broadly for both methods.
Word Breakdown
chiên
to fry
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