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xào tôm
/saːw˧˩˧ təːm˧ˀ˦˥/
shrimp stir-fry
Hôm nay tôi muốn ăn xào tôm.
I want to eat shrimp stir-fry today.
informal
A Vietnamese dish consisting of shrimp stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings, often served with rice or noodles.
Món xào tôm của nhà hàng này rất ngon.
The shrimp stir-fry at this restaurant is very delicious.
This dish is a popular choice in Vietnamese cuisine and can be customized with various vegetables and sauces.
Collocations
xào tôm với hànhshrimp stir-fry with garlicxào tôm với ớtshrimp stir-fry with chilixào tôm với raushrimp stir-fry with vegetables
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Pro Tip
Cultural Tip
Xào tôm is often served as a main dish in Vietnamese meals and is enjoyed for its savory and slightly spicy flavors.
Gold Rule
Usage Rule
The phrase 'xào tôm' is used to describe both the dish and the action of stir-frying shrimp, depending on the context.
Word Origin
The term 'xào tôm' is a combination of the Vietnamese verb 'xào' (to stir-fry) and 'tôm' (shrimp), reflecting the cooking method and main ingredient of the dish.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese culinary contexts, both in restaurants and home cooking. It can refer to the dish itself or the act of preparing it.
Word Breakdown
xào
to stir-fry
verbtôm
shrimp
nounTừ Điển Việt Anh