đầu bếp
/ɗə̂w bep/noun★Beginner
formal
A chef or cook, someone who prepares food professionally in a kitchen
Ông ấy là đầu bếp nổi tiếng của nhà hàng này.
He is the famous chef of this restaurant.
Chúng tôi cần một đầu bếp mới cho nhà hàng.
We need a new chef for the restaurant.
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The term is used both for professional chefs and home cooks in a formal context.
Collocations
đầu bếp nhà hàngrestaurant chefđầu bếp nổi tiếngfamous chefđầu bếp chuyên nghiệpprofessional chef
Synonyms
Related Phrases
bếp trưởngphrase
head chef
đầu bếp nhà hàngphrase
restaurant chef
💡Pro Tip
Professional vs. Informal Use
While 'đầu bếp' is often used for professional chefs, it can also refer to skilled home cooks in casual conversation.
⚡Gold Rule
Gender-Neutral Term
'Đầu bếp' is gender-neutral and can refer to both male and female chefs.
📖Word Origin
From 'đầu' (head) + 'bếp' (kitchen), literally meaning 'head of the kitchen'
📝Usage Notes
In informal contexts, 'đầu bếp' can also refer to someone who cooks well at home, not just professionally.
Word Breakdown
đầu
head, chief
rootbếp
kitchen
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh