thịt heo

/tʰit˧˨ʔ hɛːw˧˧/
nounBeginner
formal

pork

Tôi thích ăn thịt heo nướng.

I like eating roasted pork.

💡

The term refers to meat from pigs, commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.

Collocations

thịt heo nướngroasted porkthịt heo xàofried porkthịt heo hầmbraised pork

Synonyms

Related Phrases

ăn thịt heophrase
to eat pork
thịt heo xông khóiphrase
smoked pork

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Note

Pork is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, but some religious or dietary restrictions may apply.

Gold Rule

Usage Rule

Use 'thịt heo' when referring to pork in general. For specific dishes, use collocations like 'thịt heo nướng'.

📖Word Origin

From 'thịt' (meat) and 'heo' (pig), a compound noun in Vietnamese.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in Vietnamese culinary contexts. Avoid in formal or professional settings outside of food discussions.

Word Breakdown

thịt
meat
root
+
heo
pig
root
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