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mực ống

/mɨ̄k oŋ/
squid

Mực ống là một món ăn rất phổ biến ở Việt Nam.

Squid is a very popular dish in Vietnam.


informal

A type of squid with a cylindrical body, commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine, especially in dishes like 'mực ống nướng' (grilled squid).

Anh thích ăn mực ống nướng với gia vị đặc biệt.

He likes eating grilled squid with special seasoning.

The term specifically refers to the cylindrical-bodied squid species commonly found in Vietnamese markets.

Collocations

mực ống nướnggrilled squidmực ống xàostir-fried squidmực ống luộcboiled squid

Synonyms

mựcmực nướng

Related Phrases

mực ống nướngphrase
grilled squid
mực ống xàophrase
stir-fried squid

Pro Tip

Culinary Usage

Mực ống is a versatile ingredient in Vietnamese cooking, often paired with garlic, chili, and herbs.

Word Origin

The term 'mực ống' combines 'mực' (squid) and 'ống' (tube/cylinder), describing the squid's cylindrical body shape.

Usage Notes

In Vietnamese cuisine, 'mực ống' is often prepared grilled, stir-fried, or boiled and is a staple in seafood dishes.

Word Breakdown

mực
squid
root
+
ống
tube/cylinder
root
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