Definition

1. Noun:
   • Chili powder: A dry, finely ground spice made from dehydrated chili peppers. It is used to add heat, color, and flavor to food.
   • Ground chili: Refers specifically to the powdered form of chili peppers, distinct from whole or flaked chilies.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Món ăn này cần một thìa ớt bột. (This dish needs a teaspoon of chili powder.)
  • Ớt bột làm nước sốt cay hơn. (Ground chili makes the sauce spicier.)
  • Bạn có thể mua ớt bột ở chợ. (You can buy chili powder at the market.)

Advanced Usage

• "Ớt bột khô": A more specific term emphasizing the dry, powdered state.
  • Dùng ớt bột khô để ướp thịt. (Use dry chili powder to marinate meat.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bột ớt: An alternative word order with the same meaning (powder chili).

  • Bột ớt là gia vị phổ biến. (Chili powder is a common seasoning.)

• Ớt xay: Refers to chili that has been ground or crushed, which may be a coarser texture than fine powder.

  • Ớt xay thích hợp cho món hầm. (Ground chili is suitable for stews.)

Synonyms

• Chili powder: The most common direct equivalent.
• Ground red pepper: Often used interchangeably, especially when made from red chilies.
• Cayenne pepper: A specific type of very hot chili powder, though not always an exact substitute.

Related Terms

• Ớt tươi: Fresh chili pepper.
• Ớt khô: Dried chili pepper.
• Tương ớt: Chili sauce.
• Bột ớt paprika: Paprika powder, which is made from milder peppers and is often less hot.