pa tê
Definition
- Noun:
- Pâté: A smooth, savory paste or spread, typically made from finely minced or pureed seasoned meat, fish, liver, or vegetables. It is a loanword from French.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bánh mì kẹp pa tê rất ngon. (A sandwich with pâté is very delicious.)
- Pa tê gan là loại phổ biến nhất. (Liver pâté is the most common type.)
- Cô ấy mua một hộp pa tê để tiếp khách. (She bought a box of pâté to serve guests.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "pa tê" is used almost exclusively to refer to the food product. In Vietnamese culinary context, it is a common ingredient in dishes like .
Variants and Related Words
- Ba tê (n): An alternative, less common spelling and pronunciation for "pa tê," referring to the same food item.
- Bánh mì ba tê cũng là một món ăn đường phố nổi tiếng. (Bread with pâté is also a famous street food.)
Synonyms
- Pâté: The direct English equivalent.
- Meat paste: A descriptive synonym.
- Liver spread: A common type of pâté.
Related Terms
- Bánh mì pâté: Refers specifically to the Vietnamese baguette sandwich filled with pâté and other ingredients.
- Gan: Liver, the main ingredient in many pâtés (e.g., – liver pâté).
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