nước canh
Definition
- Noun:
- Soup: The liquid broth or soup that is typically served with a meal, often containing vegetables, meat, or fish. It is a fundamental component of a traditional Vietnamese meal, served in a communal bowl or individual bowls to be eaten with rice.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ nấu nước canh rau củ rất ngon. (Mother cooks a very delicious vegetable soup.)
- Bữa cơm hôm nay có nước canh chua cá. (Today's meal has sour fish soup.)
- Anh ấy chan nước canh lên cơm. (He pours the soup over his rice.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nước canh" specifically refers to the clear or lightly thickened broth that is a standard part of a Vietnamese family meal. It is distinct from richer, standalone soups like or , which are considered complete dishes.
Variants and Related Words
Canh (n): A common shortened form of nước canh, meaning the same thing.
- Canh măng rất hợp với thời tiết này. (Bamboo shoot soup is very suitable for this weather.)
Súp (n): A loanword from French (soupe), often used for thicker, creamier, or Western-style soups.
- Súp kem bí đỏ là món khai vị. (Creamy pumpkin soup is an appetizer.)
Synonyms
- Broth: A thin soup made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables.
- Soup: A general term for a liquid dish, typically made by boiling ingredients.
Related Idioms
- Nhạt như nước ốc: As bland as snail water (meaning very bland or tasteless). This idiom can be used humorously to criticize a bland .
- Nồi canh này nhạt như nước ốc. (This pot of soup is as bland as dishwater.)
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