muỗng

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The Vietnamese word "muỗng" translates to "spoon" in English. It refers to a utensil used for eating, serving, or measuring food, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood.

Basic Usage:

1. Muỗng (Spoon): This is the general term for a spoon.

   • Example: "Tôi cần một cái muỗng để ăn canh." (I need a spoon to eat soup.)

2. Muỗng canh (Table Spoon): This specifically refers to a larger spoon used for serving or eating soup.

   • Example: "Dùng muỗng canh để múc canh." (Use a soup spoon to scoop the soup.)

3. Muỗng cà phê (Teaspoon): This is a smaller spoon used for stirring beverages or measuring small amounts of ingredients, like sugar.

   • Example: "Thêm một muỗng cà phê đường vào trà." (Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.)

Advanced Usage:

In Vietnamese cooking, different types of spoons are often referred to with specific names, indicating their size or purpose. Knowing these variations can help in both cooking and dining contexts.

Word Variants:

• Muỗng nhựa: Plastic spoon
• Muỗng inox: Stainless steel spoon
• Muỗng gỗ: Wooden spoon

Different Meanings:

While "muỗng" primarily means "spoon," in some contexts, it can also refer to the action of scooping or serving food.

Synonyms:

• Thìa: Another word for spoon, commonly used in some regions.
• Muỗng múc: Serving spoon, specifically for dishes that require serving.

Cultural Note:

In Vietnamese dining culture, spoons are essential for eating soups and rice dishes, reflecting the importance of these foods in the diet. It's common to see a spoon in every bowl of soup served at a meal.

Academic

1. (địa phương) Spoon
   • Muỗng canh
     A soup spoon. M
   • uỗng cà phê
     A coffee-spoon