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thịt
/tʰɨ̰t̚˧ˀ˨/
meat
Anh ấy thích ăn thịt gà.
He likes to eat chicken.
general
The flesh of an animal used as food.
Món canh này nấu với thịt bò.
This soup is cooked with beef.
Thịt heo rẻ hơn thịt bò.
Pork is cheaper than beef.
In Vietnamese cuisine, 'thịt' can refer to any type of meat unless specified (e.g., 'thịt gà' for chicken, 'thịt lợn' for pork).
Collocations
thịt nướnggrilled meatthịt xàostir-fried meat
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Meat vs. Protein
In Vietnamese, 'thịt' specifically means meat from land animals. For fish or seafood, use 'cá' or 'hải sản'.
Gold Rule
Specify the type of meat
Always pair 'thịt' with the animal name (e.g., 'thịt gà' for chicken, 'thịt bò' for beef) to avoid ambiguity.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *tɔːt, from Proto-Mon-Khmer *tɔːt.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 'thịt' to refer to fish or seafood; use 'cá' for fish and 'tôm' for shrimp.
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