dưa chua

/dɨə˧˩˧ t͡ɕuə˧˧/

noun★Beginner

informal

Pickled vegetables, typically made from daikon radish, carrots, or other vegetables fermented in a vinegar or brine solution, often served as a side dish or condiment in Vietnamese cuisine.

Món dưa chua rất phù hợp với cơm.

Pickled vegetables go well with rice.

Dưa chua giúp tăng hương vị cho món canh.

Pickled vegetables enhance the flavor of the soup.

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A staple in Vietnamese meals, often served with pho, bun, or grilled meats.

Collocations

dưa chuapickled vegetablesmón dưa chuapickled vegetable dish

Synonyms

Related Phrases

ăn dưa chuaphrase

to eat pickled vegetables

dưa chua ngonphrase

delicious pickled vegetables

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Note

Dưa chua is a traditional Vietnamese side dish, often homemade and served fresh.

📖Word Origin

From Vietnamese 'dưa' (radish/cabbage) + 'chua' (sour), referring to the sour taste of fermented vegetables.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in Vietnamese cooking to add a tangy, crunchy element to dishes. Often paired with sweet and savory flavors.

Word Breakdown

dưa

radish or cabbage

root

chua

sour

root

Từ Điển Việt Anh