ớt không cay

/əːt kəwŋ kaj/

bell pepper

Tôi thích ăn ớt không cay trong món salad.

I like eating bell peppers in my salad.

informal

A type of pepper that is not spicy, typically used in cooking for its mild flavor and crunchy texture.

Ớt không cay thường được dùng trong các món salad và nướng.

Bell peppers are often used in salads and grilled dishes.

Món này có hương vị ngọt và mùi thơm của ớt không cay.

This dish has the sweet and fragrant taste of bell peppers.

In Vietnamese, 'ớt không cay' specifically refers to non-spicy peppers, which are commonly used in salads, stir-fries, and grilled dishes.

Collocations

ớt không cay xanhgreen bell pepperớt không cay đỏred bell pepperớt không cay vàngyellow bell pepper

Synonyms

ớt bông ớt tây

Antonyms

ớt cay

Related Phrases

ớt cayphrase

spicy pepper

ớt bôngphrase

bell pepper

Pro Tip

Usage in Cooking

Bell peppers are versatile and can be used in both raw and cooked dishes, adding color and crunch.

Gold Rule

Distinction from Spicy Peppers

Always clarify whether you are referring to 'ớt không cay' (bell pepper) or 'ớt cay' (spicy pepper) to avoid confusion in recipes.

Word Origin

The term 'ớt không cay' is a compound of 'ớt' (pepper) and 'không cay' (not spicy), directly describing the non-spicy nature of the pepper.

Usage Notes

In Vietnamese cuisine, 'ớt không cay' is often used in salads, stir-fries, and grilled dishes for its mild flavor and crunchy texture. It is distinct from 'ớt cay' (spicy pepper).

Word Breakdown

ớt

pepper

root

không cay

not spicy

root

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