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mực ống

/mɨk ˈəwŋ/
noun★Intermediate
informal

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

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

Squid is a very popular dish in Southern Vietnam.

Anh thích ăn bún mực ống với nước mắm ớt.

He likes eating vermicelli with squid and spicy fish sauce.

💡

Mực ống is often grilled, fried, or used in soups and noodle dishes.

Collocations

bún mực ốngvermicelli with squidmực ống nướnggrilled squidmực ống chiênfried squid

Synonyms

Related Phrases

ăn mực ốngphrase
to eat squid
mực ống tươiphrase
fresh squid

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Tip

Mực ống is best when cooked quickly over high heat to retain its tender texture.

📖Word Origin

From Vietnamese 'mực' (squid) + 'ống' (cylindrical), referring to the squid's shape.

📝Usage Notes

Mực ống is a staple in Vietnamese seafood cuisine, particularly in Southern Vietnam. It is often served with rice noodles, fish sauce, and herbs.

Word Breakdown

mực
squid
root
+
ống
cylindrical
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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