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mực đen
/mɨ̄k ɗɛn/
black squid
Anh thích ăn mực đen nướng.
He likes to eat grilled black squid.
informal
A type of squid with dark, black-colored flesh, often used in Vietnamese cuisine, particularly in dishes like grilled squid or squid ink rice.
Mực đen có vị ngọt và thịt mềm.
Black squid has a sweet taste and tender flesh.
Món mực đen nướng rất phổ biến ở miền Trung Việt Nam.
Grilled black squid is very popular in central Vietnam.
The term specifically refers to a dark-colored squid species commonly used in Vietnamese cooking, distinct from other squid varieties.
Collocations
mực đen nướnggrilled black squidcơm mực đenblack squid ink rice
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Culinary Distinction
In Vietnamese cuisine, 'mực đen' is often used in grilled or ink-based dishes, prized for its rich flavor and texture.
Word Origin
The term combines 'mực' (squid) and 'đen' (black), describing a specific squid variety known for its dark flesh, commonly used in Vietnamese culinary traditions.
Usage Notes
While 'mực' can refer to squid in general, 'mực đen' specifically denotes the black squid, which is a prized ingredient in Vietnamese seafood dishes.
Word Breakdown
mực
squid
rootđen
black
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh