dĩa nhỏ

/ɗiəˈɲɔ/
nounBeginner
informal

A small plate, typically used for serving or eating small portions of food

Mẹ đặt dĩa nhỏ lên bàn để phục vụ trà và bánh ngọt.

Mom put a small plate on the table to serve tea and sweets.

Anh ấy dùng dĩa nhỏ để đựng rau và thịt nhỏ.

He used a small plate to hold vegetables and small pieces of meat.

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The term is commonly used in everyday contexts, especially in households or restaurants.

Collocations

dĩa nhỏ tràsmall tea platedĩa nhỏ bánhsmall dessert plate

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

dĩa lớnphrase
large plate

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

'Dĩa nhỏ' is often used in Vietnamese households to describe plates used for small servings, such as tea or desserts. It is a practical term with no figurative meaning.

Gold Rule

Literal Meaning

This phrase is always used literally to describe the size of a plate and should not be confused with any idiomatic expressions.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'dĩa' (plate) and 'nhỏ' (small), a straightforward compound word in Vietnamese.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese to describe small plates used for serving or eating small portions of food. It is a literal phrase with no idiomatic meaning.

Word Breakdown

dĩa
plate
root
+
nhỏ
small
root
Noted on May 2, 2026VIEN