mực đen

/mɨ̄k ɗɛn/
noun★Intermediate
informal

Black squid, a type of squid with dark ink sacs used in Vietnamese cuisine

Mực đen có giá cao hơn mực thường.

Black squid is more expensive than regular squid.

💡

Often used in dishes like 'mực ống' (squid tubes) or 'mực nướng' (grilled squid).

Collocations

mực đen nướnggrilled black squidmực đen xàostir-fried black squid

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Related Phrases

mực ốngphrase
squid tubes

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Use

Black squid is often grilled or stir-fried with garlic and chili.

⚡Gold Rule

Freshness

Choose squid with a deep black color and firm texture.

📖Word Origin

From 'mực' (squid) + 'đen' (black), describing its dark ink sacs.

📝Usage Notes

Common in Vietnamese coastal regions, prized for its rich flavor.

Word Breakdown

mực
squid
root
+
đen
black
adjective
Từ Điển Việt Anh