Definition

1. Noun:
   • Fish gruel: A type of Vietnamese porridge or congee made primarily with fish and rice, often seasoned with herbs and spices. It is a savory dish, typically served as a meal, especially for breakfast or when one is feeling unwell.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sáng nay tôi ăn một bát cháo ám. (This morning, I ate a bowl of fish gruel.)
  • Cháo ám là món ăn bổ dưỡng và dễ tiêu. (Fish gruel is a nutritious and easily digestible dish.)

Advanced Usage

• "nấu cháo ám": to cook fish gruel.
  • Bà tôi thường nấu cháo ám khi tôi bị cảm. (My grandmother often cooks fish gruel when I have a cold.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cháo: (n) Congee, porridge, rice gruel. This is the general term.
• Cháo cá: (n) Fish congee. A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "cháo ám".

Synonyms

• Fish congee: A direct English translation describing the dish.
• Fish porridge: Another common English term for this type of savory rice dish with fish.

Related Phrases

• Ăn cháo ám giải cảm: To eat fish gruel to relieve a cold.
  • Mẹ bảo ăn cháo ám giải cảm rất tốt. (Mother said eating fish gruel to relieve a cold is very good.)

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