luộc
/luək/verb★Beginner
informal
to boil (food) in water or broth
Mẹ luộc trứng gà cho con.
Mom boils chicken eggs for the child.
Luộc thịt bò cho bún.
Boil beef for noodle soup.
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Common cooking method in Vietnamese cuisine.
Collocations
luộc trứngboil eggsluộc thịtboil meatluộc rauboil vegetables
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Related Phrases
luộc chínphrase
boil until fully cooked
luộc mềmphrase
boil until tender
💡Pro Tip
Cooking Tip
Luộc is commonly used for preparing broths and soups in Vietnamese cuisine.
📖Word Origin
From the Vietnamese verb root 'luộc', related to the cooking method of boiling.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in cooking contexts, especially for soups and broths.
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