mảnh ăn

/ma̰ːɲ ʔan/
noun★Intermediate— a meal portion
informal

A portion or serving of food, typically a small or individual-sized amount.

Anh ấy chia mảnh ăn cho cả nhà.

He divided the meal portions for the whole family.

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Often used in contexts where food is shared or divided among people.

Collocations

chia mảnh ănto divide meal portionsmảnh ăn nhỏsmall meal portion

Related Phrases

chia ănphrase
to share food

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Usage Context

This phrase is often used in family or communal settings where food is shared.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 'mảnh' (piece/portion) and 'ăn' (to eat/food).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in Vietnamese households when sharing or dividing food.

Word Breakdown

mảnh
piece/portion
root
+
ăn
to eat/food
root
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