sơ cơm

Mẹ dùng sơ cơm để quấy nồi cơm đang sôi.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To stir rice: The primary meaning of "sơ cơm" is the action of stirring a pot of rice while it is cooking, typically during the boiling stage, to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot and to ensure even cooking.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhớ sơ cơm một lần khi nước sôi. (Remember to stir the rice once when the water boils.)
  • Mẹ tôi thường sơ cơm trước khi vặn lửa nhỏ lại. (My mother usually stirs the rice before turning the heat down.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to the context of cooking rice. It describes a single, often brief, stirring action rather than continuous stirring.

Variants and Related Words

• Khuấy (v): to stir (a more general term for stirring liquids or porridge).
• Đảo (v): to toss or stir-fry (used for frying in a pan or wok).

Synonyms

• Stir the rice: the direct descriptive synonym in the context of cooking.

Notes on Usage

• "Sơ cơm" is a compound verb where "sơ" implies a preliminary or initial action, and "cơm" means cooked rice or the rice being cooked. It is almost exclusively used in the context of preparing rice in a pot.