bếp núc

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The Vietnamese word "bếp núc" is a noun that translates to "kitchen" or "cook-house" in English. It generally refers to the area where cooking takes place and can encompass everything related to food preparation and cooking.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: You can use "bếp núc" to refer to a kitchen in general.

  • Example: "Bếp núc sạch sẽ" means "a neat kitchen." This phrase describes a kitchen that is tidy and organized.

• Chores and Duties: The term also relates to kitchen duties or chores.

  • Example: "Việc bếp núc" translates to "kitchen duty" or "kitchen chores." This phrase can refer to tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and organizing the kitchen.

Advanced Usage:

• The term can also be used in a broader context to discuss gender roles and household responsibilities.
  • Example: "Giải phóng phụ nữ khỏi việc bếp núc" means "to emancipate women from kitchen chores." This usage emphasizes the idea of freeing women from traditional expectations related to domestic work.

Word Variants:

• While "bếp núc" is a common term, you might also encounter:
  • "Bếp" which simply means "kitchen" or "stove."
  • "Núc," which is not commonly used alone but is part of the phrase to emphasize the work involved in the kitchen.

Different Meanings:

• In most contexts, "bếp núc" specifically refers to the kitchen and cooking-related tasks. However, in a metaphorical sense, it can also represent traditional roles within the household, especially regarding gender and domestic work.

Academic

noun

1. Cook-house, kitchen (nói khái quát)
   • bếp núc sạch sẽ
     a neat kitchen
   • việc bếp núc
     kitchen duty, kitchen chores
   • giải phóng phụ nữ khỏi việc bếp núc
     to emancipate women from kitchen chores