thức ăn thừa

/tʰɨk ʔaːn tʰɨə/

phrase★Intermediate— leftover food

informal

Food that remains after a meal and is not eaten, often stored for later consumption.

Chúng tôi thường dùng thức ăn thừa làm bữa ăn sáng hôm sau.

We often use leftover food for breakfast the next day.

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The phrase is commonly used in household contexts to refer to uneaten food that can be reused.

Collocations

to waste leftover food

to save leftover food

Using 'thức ăn thừa' effectively can help reduce food waste in households.

Always use 'thức ăn thừa' to refer to food that is intentionally saved, not discarded.

Composed of 'thức ăn' (food) and 'thừa' (excess), literally meaning 'excess food.'

This phrase is often used in discussions about food waste, meal planning, or frugality.

thức ăn

food

root

thừa

excess

root

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