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món ăn
/mɔ̌ːn ʔaːn/
dish
Món ăn này rất ngon.
This dish is very delicious.
general
A prepared food item, typically served as part of a meal.
Hôm nay tôi muốn ăn món ăn Việt Nam.
Today I want to eat Vietnamese food.
Món ăn này được làm từ các nguyên liệu tươi.
This dish is made from fresh ingredients.
The term 'món ăn' refers to any prepared food, whether it's a main course, side dish, or dessert.
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Pro Tip
Usage in menus
In Vietnamese menus, 'món ăn' is commonly used to describe individual dishes, while 'thức ăn' is less common in this context.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. informal
Use 'món ăn' in formal contexts, such as restaurants or cooking shows, while 'đồ ăn' is more casual and used in everyday conversation.
Word Origin
Composed of 'món' (item, dish) and 'ăn' (to eat), reflecting the concept of food as something prepared and consumed.
Usage Notes
'Món ăn' is a general term for any prepared food, while 'thức ăn' is more general and can refer to raw or processed food. 'Đồ ăn' is more colloquial and often used in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
món
item, dish
rootăn
to eat
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh