ớt

/əːt/
nounBeginner
informal

A type of long, green chili pepper commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine, known for its spicy flavor.

Anh thích ăn ớt không?

Do you like to eat chili peppers?

Món này có ớt không?

Does this dish have chili peppers?

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The word 'ớt' can refer to both fresh and dried chili peppers, depending on the context.

Collocations

ớt hiểmvery spicy chiliớt xanhgreen chiliớt đỏred chili

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Related Phrases

ăn ớtphrase
to eat chili peppers
ớt cayphrase
spicy chili

💡Pro Tip

Spice Level

The spiciness of 'ớt' can vary greatly, so it's important to ask about the level of spice in a dish if you're sensitive to heat.

Gold Rule

Culinary Use

'Ớt' is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and is often used in dishes like pho, bun bo Hue, and many other spicy dishes.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Proto-Mon-Khmer root for 'chili pepper,' the word 'ớt' is native to Vietnamese and has been used for centuries to describe the spicy vegetable.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'ớt' is a common word used in everyday language, especially in cooking and food-related contexts. It can be used to describe both fresh and dried chili peppers.

Word Breakdown

ớt
chili pepper
root
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