Definition

Noun: * Food; aliment: Items consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. This is a general, common term for any type of food.

Usage

• "Đồ ăn" is a common, everyday noun used to refer to food in general. It is neutral and can be used in most contexts.
• It is often used in casual conversation and daily life.
• It can refer to cooked meals, ingredients, or snacks.

Usage Examples

• (I need to go to the market to buy food.)
• (The food at this restaurant is very delicious.)
• (She saved the leftover food in the refrigerator.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đồ ăn thức uống": A common paired phrase meaning "food and drink" or "refreshments."
  • Tiệc sinh nhật có đầy đủ đồ ăn thức uống. (The birthday party has plenty of food and drink.)
• "Đồ ăn nhanh": The direct translation for "fast food."
  • Ăn nhiều đồ ăn nhanh không tốt cho sức khỏe. (Eating a lot of fast food is not good for your health.)
• "Đồ ăn vặt": Means "snacks" or "junk food."
  • Trẻ con thích ăn đồ ăn vặt. (Children like to eat snacks.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thức ăn (n): A very close synonym, also meaning "food." It can sometimes sound slightly more formal or biological (e.g., animal feed) but is largely interchangeable with "đồ ăn" in daily use.
• Món ăn (n): Refers to a specific dish or cuisine item (e.g., "món ăn Việt Nam" - Vietnamese dishes), not food in general.
• Lương thực (n): Refers to staple food or grain, often on a larger scale (e.g., food supplies, food security).
• Thực phẩm (n): Means "foodstuff" or "food products," often used in contexts of safety, processing, or commerce (e.g., an toàn thực phẩm - food safety).

Synonyms

• Thức ăn: Food.
• Món: Dish (specific item).

Related Phrases

• Chuẩn bị đồ ăn: To prepare food.
• Nấu đồ ăn: To cook food.
• Đồ ăn thừa: Leftover food.

noun

1. food; aliment