trứng
/t͡ʂɨŋ˧˥/noun★Beginner
formal
An egg, typically from a bird, reptile, or fish, containing the embryo of a developing organism.
Trứng gà là một nguồn protein quan trọng.
Chicken eggs are an important source of protein.
Chúng tôi mua trứng vịt để làm bánh.
We bought duck eggs to make cakes.
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The term 'trứng' can refer to eggs from various animals, but most commonly chicken eggs in everyday usage.
Collocations
trứng gàchicken eggtrứng vịtduck eggtrứng cáfish eggtrứng ốcsnail egg
Synonyms
Related Phrases
trứng ốp laphrase
fried egg
trứng muốiphrase
salted egg
trứng ốp laphrase
sunny-side-up egg
💡Pro Tip
Culinary Usage
In Vietnamese cuisine, eggs are used in a variety of dishes, from breakfast omelets to savory soups.
📖Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *tɔːŋ (egg), cognate with Muong trưng, Chut trɔŋ, and other related languages.
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'trứng' is a common word used in various dishes and culinary contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to something small and round.
Word Breakdown
trứng
egg
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