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dầu ăn
/jə̀w ăn/
cooking oil
Mẹ tôi thường dùng dầu ăn để chiên cá.
My mother often uses cooking oil to fry fish.
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Edible vegetable oil used for cooking, frying, or seasoning food.
Dầu ăn có thể được chiết xuất từ nhiều loại hạt khác nhau như đậu nành, lạc, hoặc hướng dương.
Cooking oil can be extracted from various seeds such as soybeans, peanuts, or sunflowers.
Cần lưu ý không nên đun dầu ăn quá nóng để tránh sinh ra các chất có hại.
Be careful not to overheat cooking oil to avoid generating harmful substances.
Common types include soybean oil, peanut oil, and sunflower oil. Avoid reusing oil excessively to prevent health risks.
Collocations
dầu ăn tinh luyệnrefined cooking oildầu ăn chưa tinh luyệnunrefined cooking oilchiết xuất dầu ănextract cooking oil
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Choosing Healthy Cooking Oil
Opt for oils with a high smoke point (e.g., peanut oil) for frying, and use olive oil or sesame oil for low-heat cooking or dressings. Avoid oils high in trans fats.
Gold Rule
Storage of Cooking Oil
Keep cooking oil in a sealed container away from light and heat to extend its shelf life. Discard if it develops an off smell or taste.
Word Origin
Compound of 'dầu' (oil) + 'ăn' (to eat). The term reflects its primary use in food preparation.
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese cuisine, cooking oil is a staple ingredient. It is commonly sold in supermarkets and local markets. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent rancidity.
Word Breakdown
dầu
oil
rootăn
to eat
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh