xúp
Definition
Noun:
- Soup: A liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water. This is a common, informal term for soup in Vietnamese, often influenced by the French word "soupe."
- Tureen: A deep, covered dish from which soup is served. This meaning is derived from the compound term "liễn xúp."
Verb (slang, vulgar):
- To cut / to eliminate / to suppress: To remove or cancel something, especially money, allowances, or benefits. This usage is informal and carries a negative connotation.
Usage Examples
Noun (Soup):
- Tối nay chúng tôi ăn xúp gà. (Tonight we are eating chicken soup.)
- Món xúp này rất ngon. (This soup is very delicious.)
Noun (Tureen):
- Xúp được đựng trong liễn xúp bằng sứ. (The soup is contained in a porcelain tureen.)
Verb (To cut/eliminate):
- Công ty xúp tiền phụ cấp của nhân viên. (The company cut the employees' allowance.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb form is considered slang and is typically used in informal or critical contexts regarding the removal of funds or privileges.
Variants and Related Words
- Liễn xúp (n): Soup tureen. A specific term for the serving dish.
- Cô ấy mua một cái liễn xúp mới. (She bought a new soup tureen.)
Synonyms
- Soup: broth, potage.
- To cut: to abolish, to cancel, to remove.
Notes on Usage
- As a noun meaning "soup," "xúp" is common in everyday southern Vietnamese speech. In more formal or northern contexts, "súp" or "canh" may be used, though "canh" often refers to a lighter, clearer broth.
- The verb usage is highly informal and context-specific, primarily found in colloquial expressions related to finance or benefits.