thịt lợn

/tʰit ləːn/
noun★Beginner
formal

pork

Tôi thích ăn thịt lợn nướng.

I like eating roasted pork.

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Refers to the meat from pigs, commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

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Cultural Note

Pork is widely consumed in Vietnam, but some religious groups may avoid it.

📖Word Origin

From 'thịt' (meat) + 'lợn' (pig).

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese cuisine, pork is a staple ingredient used in various dishes, both fresh and processed.

Word Breakdown

thịt
meat
root
+
lợn
pig
root
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