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ớt nóng
/əːt nɔŋ/
spicy chili pepper
Anh thích ăn ớt nóng không?
Do you like eating spicy chili peppers?
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.
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Culinary Use
Ớt nóng is often used in small quantities to add heat to dishes like pho, bun bo Hue, or canh chua.
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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
rootnóng
hot/spicy
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh