canh mực

/kaːnj mɨ̄k/
nounIntermediate squid soup
informal

A Vietnamese soup made with squid, typically including vegetables, herbs, and a light broth.

Canh mực là món ăn ấm cúng cho mùa đông.

Squid soup is a comforting dish for winter.

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This dish is often served with rice or as part of a multi-course meal.

Collocations

canh mực tômsquid and shrimp soupcanh mực ớtspicy squid soup

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Regional Variations

Some regions add different herbs or spices to the soup.

📖Word Origin

From 'canh' (soup) and 'mực' (squid), reflecting the main ingredients.

📝Usage Notes

This is a common dish in Vietnamese cuisine, often enjoyed for its light yet flavorful broth.

Word Breakdown

canh
soup
root
+
mực
squid
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh