Definition

Noun: A type of small, filled dumpling, typically of Chinese origin, commonly served in a clear broth or sometimes fried. In Vietnamese cuisine, it refers specifically to wonton dumplings, often enjoyed in noodle soups or as a standalone dish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tôi thích ăn vằn thắn nước. (I like to eat wontons in broth.)
  • Quán này bán vằn thắn chiên rất ngon. (This shop sells very delicious fried wontons.)
  • Một tô mì vằn thắn là món ăn sáng phổ biến. (A bowl of wonton noodle soup is a common breakfast dish.)

Advanced Usage

• "vằn thắn nước": wontons served in a clear soup or broth.

  • Mùa đông, vằn thắn nước là món ấm bụng. (In winter, wonton soup is a comforting dish.)

• "mì vằn thắn": noodle soup with wonton dumplings.

  • Cửa hàng chuyên về mì vằn thắn. (The store specializes in wonton noodle soup.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hoành thánh (n): This is the Sino-Vietnamese term for the same type of dumpling, often used interchangeably with "vằn thắn," though "hoành thánh" can sometimes refer to a slightly larger style.
  • Ở miền Nam, người ta thường gọi là hoành thánh. (In the South, people often call it "hoành thánh.")

Synonyms

• Wonton: The direct English equivalent for this type of dumpling.
• Dumpling: A general term for small pieces of dough, often filled, which can include wontons.

Related Idioms

There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that specifically feature the word "vằn thắn."