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thịt heo
/tʰɨ̰t̚˧˩˧ hɛw˧/
pork
Tôi thích ăn thịt heo nướng vào buổi tối.
I like to eat grilled pork in the evening.
general
The flesh of a pig used as food.
Bữa trưa hôm nay có thịt heo kho tàu.
Today's lunch includes braised pork with eggs.
Anh ấy không ăn thịt heo vì tôn giáo.
He doesn't eat pork due to religious reasons.
Commonly used in everyday speech and cooking contexts. In Southern Vietnam, 'thịt heo' is more frequently used than 'thịt lợn' (which is preferred in the North).
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Regional Usage
In Northern Vietnam, prefer 'thịt lợn' for formal writing or when unsure of the audience's regional background. 'Thịt heo' is perfectly acceptable in Southern Vietnam and informal settings nationwide.
Word Origin
Thịt (flesh/meat) + heo (pig). 'Heo' is the Southern Vietnamese term for 'lợn' (pig), which is more commonly used in Northern Vietnam.
Usage Notes
In Northern Vietnam, 'thịt lợn' is the standard term, while 'thịt heo' is widely understood and used in the South. Both terms are correct and interchangeable in most contexts.
Word Breakdown
thịt
flesh/meat
rootheo
pig
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh