tô
Anh ấy ăn phở trong một cái tô nhỏ.
He eats pho in a small bowl.
A round, deep dish used for serving or eating food.
Cô ấy múc canh vào tô.
She ladles soup into a bowl.
Tôi mua hai cái tô sứ mới.
I bought two new porcelain bowls.
Commonly used for rice, noodles, soup, or other dishes in Vietnamese cuisine.
A bowl-shaped vessel, often used in cooking or serving.
Bà nội nấu canh trong tô đất nung.
Grandma cooks soup in an earthenware bowl.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Distinguishing 'tô' and 'bát'
'Tô' is deeper and often used for soups or noodle dishes, while 'bát' is shallower and commonly used for rice. However, usage can vary by region.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *toː, ultimately from Proto-Mon-Khmer *tuːʔ (bowl, dish).
Usage Notes
In Northern Vietnam, 'tô' typically refers to a deeper, bowl-like dish, while 'bát' is more common for rice bowls. In Southern Vietnam, 'chén' may be used interchangeably with 'tô' for smaller bowls.