thịt lợn

/tʰit lɔn/

pork

Tôi thích ăn thịt lợn nướng.

I like eating roasted pork.

informal

The meat from pigs, commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.

Món thịt lợn xào tỏi rất ngon.

The stir-fried pork with garlic is very delicious.

In Vietnamese cuisine, pork is a staple protein and appears in many dishes like phở, bánh mì, and various stir-fries.

Collocations

thịt lợn xàostir-fried porkthịt lợn nướngroasted porkthịt lợn hầmbraised pork

Synonyms

thịt heo

Related Phrases

thịt lợn xào tỏiphrase

stir-fried pork with garlic

bánh mì thịt lợnphrase

pork sandwich

Pro Tip

Cultural Note

Pork is widely consumed in Vietnam, but some Buddhist households may avoid it due to dietary restrictions.

Word Origin

From 'thịt' (meat) + 'lợn' (pig).

Usage Notes

Pork is a common ingredient in Vietnamese cooking, often used in soups, grilled dishes, and stir-fries. It is also a key component in many traditional festive dishes.

Word Breakdown

thịt

meat

root

lợn

pig

root

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