dầu bếp
/də̤w˧˨ ʔɛp˧˥/noun★Intermediate
informal
Cooking oil used for frying or sautéing food
Mẹ tôi mua dầu bếp mới để nấu ăn.
My mother bought new cooking oil to cook with.
Dầu bếp này không tốt cho sức khỏe.
This cooking oil is not good for health.
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Commonly used in Vietnamese households for daily cooking.
Collocations
dầu bếp dẻosoft cooking oildầu bếp béogreasy cooking oil
Synonyms
Related Phrases
nấu ăn bằng dầu bếpphrase
to cook with cooking oil
💡Pro Tip
Healthy Cooking Oil
Choose oils with high smoke points for frying to avoid harmful compounds.
⚡Gold Rule
Storage
Store cooking oil in a cool, dark place to prevent oxidation.
📖Word Origin
From 'dầu' (oil) + 'bếp' (kitchen/stove)
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'dầu bếp' specifically refers to oil used in cooking, distinct from other types of oils like 'dầu gội' (shampoo) or 'dầu gội' (hair oil).
Word Breakdown
dầu
oil
rootbếp
kitchen/stove
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh