bít-tết
Definition
- Noun:
- Steak: A slice of meat, typically beef, that is cooked by grilling, frying, or broiling. The term is a loanword from the French "bifteck" (itself from English "beefsteak").
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi muốn ăn bít-tết bò. (I want to eat beef steak.)
- Nhà hàng này phục vụ bít-tết ngon. (This restaurant serves delicious steak.)
- Anh ấy gọi một phần bít-tết vừa chín tới. (He ordered a medium-rare steak.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "bít-tết" is often used in menus and culinary contexts. It can be modified to specify the type of meat (e.g., for beef steak, for pork steak) or the doneness (e.g., for medium, for well-done).
Variants and Related Words
- Bò bít tết (n): A common phrase meaning "beef steak," often served with sides like fries, eggs, or vegetables.
- Món bò bít tết ở đây có kèm khoai tây chiên. (The beef steak here comes with french fries.)
Synonyms
- Steak: The direct English equivalent.
- Beefsteak: Specifically for steak made from beef.
Related Phrases
- Cơm bít tết: A Vietnamese dish consisting of a steak served over rice, often with a savory sauce, a fried egg, and pickled vegetables.
- Quán ăn nhỏ bán cơm bít tết rất nổi tiếng. (The small eatery is famous for its steak and rice dish.)