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đun sữa
/ɗun sɨ̄ə/
to heat milk
Mẹ đang đun sữa cho bé uống.
Mom is heating milk for the baby to drink.
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to heat milk on a stove or in a pot until it reaches a desired temperature (often to warm it or prepare it for cooking).
Cô ấy đun sữa bò trong nồi nhỏ trước khi cho vào bánh.
She heated cow's milk in a small pot before adding it to the cake.
Anh ấy thích uống sữa ấm nên thường xuyên đun sữa vào buổi sáng.
He likes to drink warm milk, so he often heats milk in the morning.
Commonly used in cooking, parenting, or daily routines. Can imply gentle heating to avoid boiling.
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Pro Tip
Heating milk safely
When heating milk, avoid boiling to prevent burning or curdling. Use low to medium heat and stir occasionally.
Gold Rule
Difference between 'đun' and 'nấu'
'Đun' implies gentle heating (e.g., for milk or water), while 'nấu' refers to cooking food (e.g., 'nấu cơm' = to cook rice).
Word Origin
Compound of 'đun' (to heat, derived from Old Chinese *dun 煎 'to simmer') and 'sữa' (milk, from Proto-Vietic *sɯːə). The phrase emerged in modern Vietnamese as a direct translation of the action.
Usage Notes
The phrase is literal and does not carry idiomatic meaning. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, especially in households with infants or in culinary preparations.
Word Breakdown
đun
to heat, simmer
verbsữa
milk
nounTừ Điển Việt Anh