dưa chuột

/dɨə tʃuət/
nounBeginner cucumber
informal

A type of cucumber commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine, typically small, crisp, and mild in flavor.

Dưa chuột là một thành phần quan trọng trong món gỏi cuốn.

Cucumber is an important ingredient in spring rolls.

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The term specifically refers to the small, thin-skinned cucumbers commonly used in Vietnamese dishes.

Collocations

dưa chuột tươifresh cucumberdưa chuột muốipickled cucumberdưa chuột xàostir-fried cucumber

Related Phrases

dưa muốiphrase
pickled vegetables

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Use

Dưa chuột is often used in fresh salads and pickled dishes in Vietnamese cuisine.

📖Word Origin

The term 'dưa chuột' literally means 'mouse cucumber' in Vietnamese, referring to its small size and shape.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese cuisine, 'dưa chuột' is often used in salads, spring rolls, and pickled dishes. It is distinct from larger cucumber varieties.

Word Breakdown

dưa
cucumber
root
+
chuột
mouse
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh