thịt trâu bò

/tʰit˧ˀ˨ʈəw˧ˀ˨ ɓɔ˧ˀ˨/

beef

Tôi thích ăn thịt trâu bò nướng.

I like eating grilled beef.

informal

Meat from cattle, including both beef (from mature cattle) and veal (from young calves). In Vietnamese cuisine, this term generally refers to beef, which is commonly used in dishes like phở, bún bò Huế, and bánh mì.

Cái bánh mì này có thịt trâu bò rất ngon.

This baguette has very delicious beef in it.

Phở bò là món ăn truyền thống của Việt Nam, làm từ thịt trâu bò.

Beef pho is a traditional Vietnamese dish made from beef.

In Vietnamese, 'thịt trâu bò' is often used interchangeably with 'thịt bò' (beef), though 'trâu' (buffalo) is sometimes included for emphasis or regional variation.

Collocations

thịt trâu bò nướnggrilled beefbún bò HuếHue beef noodle soupphở bòbeef pho

Synonyms

thịt bò bò

Related Phrases

thịt bòphrase

beef

thịt trâuphrase

buffalo meat

Pro Tip

Regional Variations

In some parts of Vietnam, 'thịt trâu bò' may be used to distinguish between beef and buffalo meat, but in most cases, it simply means beef.

Gold Rule

Avoid Confusion

Do not confuse 'thịt trâu bò' with 'thịt trâu' (buffalo meat), as they are distinct in Vietnamese cuisine.

Word Origin

Combination of 'thịt' (meat) + 'trâu' (buffalo) + 'bò' (cattle). Historically, buffalo meat was more common in rural areas, while beef was associated with urban centers. Over time, 'thịt trâu bò' became a general term for beef in Vietnamese cuisine.

Usage Notes

While 'thịt bò' is more commonly used for beef, 'thịt trâu bò' is still understood and sometimes preferred in certain regions or contexts. The term does not include buffalo meat in modern usage.

Word Breakdown

thịt

meat

root

trâu

buffalo

root

bò

cattle

root

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