xúc-xích
Definition
- Noun:
- Sausage: A type of food made from seasoned, finely ground meat (often pork, beef, or poultry) that is stuffed into a cylindrical edible casing. It is typically cooked by frying, grilling, or boiling before eating.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi muốn ăn bánh mì kẹp xúc-xích. (I want to eat a bread roll with sausage.)
- Mẹ chiên xúc-xích cho bữa sáng. (Mom fries sausages for breakfast.)
- Đó là một loại xúc-xích Đức. (That is a type of German sausage.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "xúc-xích" is often used generically in Vietnamese for various types of sausages, including frankfurters, hot dogs, and European-style sausages. The specific type is usually indicated by context or an adjective (e.g., - German sausage).
Variants and Related Words
- Hot dog (n): A specific preparation involving a sausage (often a frankfurter) served in a sliced bun.
- Các con tôi rất thích ăn hot dog. (My children love to eat hot dogs.)
Synonyms
- Sausage: The general English term.
- Frankfurter: A specific type of smoked sausage.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "xúc-xích", it commonly appears in similes or colloquial descriptions due to its shape, e.g., being described as something shaped like a sausage.