cá hét
Definition
Noun: - Whiting: A type of small, silvery-white marine fish, often used for food. The term "cá hét" specifically refers to the whiting fish in Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cá hét thường được chiên giòn. (Whiting is often fried until crispy.)
- Ngư dân đánh bắt được nhiều cá hét. (The fishermen caught a lot of whiting.)
Advanced Usage
- In culinary contexts, "cá hét" is valued for its mild flavor and is prepared in various ways such as frying, steaming, or in soups.
Variants and Related Words
- Cá: A general term for fish.
- Cá biển: Saltwater fish.
Synonyms
- Whiting
- Merlan (from French, as noted in the reference)
Related Idioms
- : (As fresh as whiting) – An idiom used to describe something, especially seafood, that is very fresh.