dầu ta

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The Vietnamese word "dầu ta" refers to "vegetal oil," which is a type of oil that comes from plants. Historically, "dầu ta" was used not only for cooking but also as a fuel for lamps before the widespread use of electricity.

Usage Instructions:

• "Dầu ta" is typically used in contexts related to cooking, food preparation, or when discussing oil as a fuel source.

Example:

• Cooking Context: "Tôi dùng dầu ta để xào rau." (I use vegetable oil to stir-fry vegetables.)
• Historical Context: "Ngày xưa, người ta thường dùng dầu ta để thắp đèn." (In the past, people often used vegetable oil to light lamps.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, you might encounter "dầu ta" in discussions about food health, cooking techniques, or historical practices regarding lighting and energy sources.

Word Variants:

• "Dầu" is a more general term for "oil" in Vietnamese.
• "Dầu ăn" specifically refers to "cooking oil," which can include various types of oils, including "dầu ta."

Different Meanings:

While "dầu ta" primarily refers to vegetable oil, it can also imply the natural or traditional aspects of oil as opposed to synthetic or industrial oils.

Synonyms:

• "Dầu thực vật" (plant oil) – a more formal term for vegetable oil.

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1. Vegetal oil (formerly used as a fuel in lamps)