thực đơn
/tʰɨ̰k ʔɗəːn/A list of food and drink items available at a restaurant or cafe, typically including prices.
Thực đơn của nhà hàng này rất đa dạng.
This restaurant's menu is very diverse.
Anh có thể cho tôi thực đơn không?
Can I have the menu, please?
In Vietnamese, 'thực đơn' is the standard term for a restaurant menu. It can also refer to a list of items in other contexts, such as a TV program guide.
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💡Pro Tip
Menu Context
In Vietnamese, 'thực đơn' is almost always used for restaurants. For other types of lists, use 'danh sách' (list) instead.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Casual
Use 'thực đơn' in formal settings (restaurants, cafes). In casual speech, 'danh sách món ăn' is more common.
📖Word Origin
From 'thực' (real, actual) + 'đơn' (list, document). The term originally referred to a list of items, but now primarily means a restaurant menu.
📝Usage Notes
'Thực đơn' is the most common and formal term for a restaurant menu in Vietnamese. In casual speech, people might use 'danh sách món ăn' (list of dishes).