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hấp thịt
/hấp thịt/
steam meat
Mẹ đang hấp thịt gà cho bữa tối.
Mom is steaming chicken for dinner.
cooking
To cook meat by exposing it to steam, typically in a steamer or over boiling water.
Anh ấy hấp thịt heo với gừng và hành.
He steams pork with ginger and scallions.
Công thức này yêu cầu hấp thịt bò trong 30 phút.
This recipe requires steaming beef for 30 minutes.
Commonly used in Vietnamese home cooking for tenderizing meat.
Collocations
hấp thịt gàsteam chickenhấp thịt heosteam porkhấp thịt bòsteam beefhấp thịt bằng nồi hấpsteam meat using a steamer
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Do not confuse 'hấp thịt' with 'hấp dẫn' (attractive). The two phrases sound similar but have entirely different meanings.
Gold Rule
Cooking Context
Always specify the type of meat when using 'hấp thịt' (e.g., 'hấp thịt gà' for chicken).
Word Origin
Composed of 'hấp' (to steam) and 'thịt' (meat), both native Vietnamese words. The phrase follows standard Vietnamese compound formation for cooking methods.
Usage Notes
Often used in recipes or instructions. The meat is typically marinated beforehand. Common in Northern Vietnamese cuisine.
Word Breakdown
hấp
to steam
verbthịt
meat
nounTừ Điển Việt Anh