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thức ăn
/tʰɨ́k ʔaːn/
food
Con chó đang ngửi thức ăn trên bàn.
The dog is sniffing the food on the table.
formal
Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth.
Thức ăn nhanh không tốt cho sức khỏe.
Fast food is not good for health.
Chúng tôi chuẩn bị thức ăn cho bữa tối.
We prepare food for dinner.
Commonly used in everyday contexts to refer to meals, dishes, or edible items.
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Pro Tip
Distinguishing 'thức ăn' and 'đồ ăn'
'Thức ăn' is the general term for food, while 'đồ ăn' often implies prepared dishes or meals. For example, 'thức ăn nhanh' (fast food) is more common than 'đồ ăn nhanh'.
Word Origin
From 'thức' (to eat) + 'ăn' (to eat), forming a compound noun denoting edible items.
Usage Notes
Used broadly for any edible item, including human food, pet food, or animal feed. In formal contexts, 'lương thực' may be preferred for staple foods.
Word Breakdown
thức
to eat
verbăn
to eat
verbTừ Điển Việt Anh