luộc

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The Vietnamese word "luộc" is a verb that means "to boil." It is commonly used when cooking food in water or broth until it becomes soft or fully cooked.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: "Luộc" specifically refers to the process of boiling something, usually food.
• Example: "Luộc trứng" means "boil eggs." In this case, it refers to cooking eggs in boiling water until they are hard-boiled or soft-boiled, depending on the time they are cooked.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "luộc" not only for eggs but for many types of food, such as vegetables or meat. For example, "luộc rau" means "boil vegetables."
• It can also describe the method of cooking in a more general sense, indicating that the food is prepared by boiling.

Word Variants:

• "Luộc chín": This phrase means "boil until cooked" or "fully boiled."
• "Luộc sống": This means "boil lightly" or "soft-boiled," referring to food that is partially cooked.

Different Meanings:

While "luộc" primarily means "to boil," it can also imply a gentle cooking process where the food is submerged in water but not necessarily at a rolling boil, such as when poaching.

Synonyms:

• "Nấu": This word means "to cook" in a broader sense and can include boiling, steaming, frying, and other cooking methods.
• "Hấp": This means "to steam," which is a different cooking method but often used alongside "luộc" in cooking contexts.

Example Sentences:

1. "Mẹ tôi thường luộc rau để giữ vitamin." - "My mother usually boils vegetables to retain the vitamins." 2.

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verb

1. to boil
   • luộc chín
     hard-boiled