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đũa
/ɗǔə̯/
chopsticks
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A pair of thin sticks used as an eating utensil in East Asian cuisine.
Cô ấy cầm đôi đũa rất thành thạo.
She handles chopsticks very skillfully.
Món phở này thường ăn với đũa.
This pho dish is usually eaten with chopsticks.
Commonly made from wood, bamboo, metal, or plastic. In Vietnamese culture, chopsticks are used for dishes like phở, bún chả, and cơm tấm.
Collocations
đũa gỗwooden chopsticksđũa trebamboo chopsticksđũa nhựaplastic chopsticksđũa inoxstainless steel chopsticksgắp bằng đũato pick up food with chopsticks
Pro Tip
Holding chopsticks correctly
Practice holding chopsticks by placing the first stick between your thumb and index finger, resting on your ring finger. The second stick moves like a pencil. Start with slippery foods like tofu or soft noodles to build confidence.
Gold Rule
Chopstick etiquette in Vietnam
Never pass food directly from one pair of chopsticks to another (resembles funeral rites). Instead, use the opposite end of your chopsticks or a serving spoon to transfer food.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *ɗuːʔ (chopsticks), ultimately from Proto-Mon-Khmer *ɗuːʔ (stick, rod). Related to Muong *đũa* and possibly Thai *ตะเกียบ* (takiap, 'chopsticks').
Usage Notes
In Vietnam, chopsticks are typically used for noodle dishes and rice meals. They are held in the dominant hand, with the second stick stabilized by the thumb and ring finger. Avoid sticking chopsticks upright in rice (resembles incense for the dead) as it is considered bad luck.
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