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  4. ăn ớt hiểm

ăn ớt hiểm

/an ˈot hiəm/
to eat spicy food that is dangerously hot

Anh ấy thích ăn ớt hiểm để thử thách bản thân.

He likes to eat dangerously spicy food to challenge himself.


informal

To consume extremely spicy food that is so hot it may cause physical discomfort or pain.

Món này ăn ớt hiểm quá, tôi không chịu được!

This dish is dangerously spicy, I can't handle it!

Cái ớt này ăn ớt hiểm, nhưng rất ngon.

This pepper is dangerously spicy, but very delicious.

This phrase is often used to describe food that is so spicy it may be considered risky or extreme.

Collocations

ăn ớt hiểmto eat dangerously spicy foodớt hiểmdangerously spicy pepper

Synonyms

ăn ớt cayăn ớt nóng

Antonyms

ăn ớt nhẹăn ớt mát

Related Phrases

ớt hiểmphrase
dangerously spicy pepper
ăn ớt cayphrase
to eat spicy food

Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Vietnamese culture, eating extremely spicy food is sometimes seen as a test of endurance or bravery.

Gold Rule

Usage

This phrase is typically used to describe food that is so spicy it may cause discomfort or pain.

Word Origin

The phrase combines 'ăn' (to eat), 'ớt' (chili pepper), and 'hiểm' (dangerous), emphasizing the extreme spiciness of the food.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe food that is so spicy it may be considered a challenge or even a risk to eat.

Word Breakdown

ăn
to eat
root
+
ớt
chili pepper
root
+
hiểm
dangerous
root
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