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ớt nóng

/əːt nɔŋ/
phrase★Intermediate— spicy chili pepper
informal

A type of chili pepper known for its intense heat and spiciness, commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine to add flavor and heat to dishes.

Món này có ớt nóng, bạn ăn được không?

This dish has spicy chili peppers. Can you eat it?

Ớt nóng giúp tăng hương vị cho món canh.

Spicy chili peppers enhance the flavor of the soup.

💡

The term specifically refers to chili peppers that are notably spicy, often used in fresh, dried, or powdered form in cooking.

Collocations

ớt nóng tươifresh spicy chili pepperớt nóng bộtchili powderớt nóng khôdried spicy chili

Synonyms

ớt cayớt đốtớt hiểm

Antonyms

ớt ngọtớt mát

Related Phrases

ăn ớt nóngphrase
to eat spicy chili peppers
ớt nóng bộtphrase
chili powder

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Use

Ớt nóng is often used in small quantities to add heat to dishes like pho, bun bo Hue, or canh chua.

⚡Gold Rule

Spice Level

Not all ớt nóng are equally spicy; some varieties are milder, while others can be extremely hot.

📖Word Origin

The term combines 'ớt' (chili pepper) and 'nóng' (hot/spicy), reflecting the pepper's characteristic heat.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese cuisine, ớt nóng is a staple ingredient, often used in fresh, dried, or powdered forms to add heat and depth to dishes. It is distinct from milder chili varieties.

Word Breakdown

ớt
chili pepper
root
+
nóng
hot/spicy
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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