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đũa cơm
/ɗɯa˧˩˧ kəːm˧˧/
chopsticks
Anh dùng đũa cơm để ăn cơm.
He uses chopsticks to eat rice.
informal
A pair of thin, tapered sticks used as utensils for eating, especially in East Asian cuisine.
Tôi quên đũa cơm ở nhà.
I forgot my chopsticks at home.
Cần học cách dùng đũa cơm trước khi đi du lịch Nhật Bản.
You need to learn how to use chopsticks before traveling to Japan.
In Vietnamese culture, chopsticks are essential utensils for eating rice and other dishes.
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Cultural Etiquette
In Vietnamese culture, it is considered rude to stick chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice, as this resembles funeral rites.
Word Origin
The term 'đũa cơm' combines 'đũa' (chopsticks) and 'cơm' (rice), reflecting their traditional use together in Vietnamese meals.
Usage Notes
In Vietnam, chopsticks are typically used for eating rice, noodles, and other dishes. They are often placed on a small chopstick rest when not in use.
Word Breakdown
đũa
chopsticks
rootcơm
rice
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh