dầu bếp

/də̤w˧˨ ʔɛp˧˥/
nounIntermediate
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
root
+
bếp
kitchen/stove
root
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