mỡ

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The Vietnamese word "mỡ" is a noun that primarily means "fat" or "grease." It refers to the fatty substance found in animals and used in cooking.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: In cooking, "mỡ" is used to describe the fat that is used to add flavor or moisture to dishes.
• Example:
  • "Mỡ lợn được sử dụng để chiên thức ăn." (Pork fat is used to fry food.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a culinary context, "mỡ" can refer to different types of cooking fats, such as lard (from pigs) or other animal fats. It can also mean oils used in cooking.
• When discussing health, "mỡ" can refer to body fat, as in discussing someone's weight or health.

Word Variants:

• "Mỡ động vật": animal fat
• "Mỡ thực vật": vegetable fat
• "Mỡ bụng": belly fat (referring to body fat)

Different Meanings:

1. Culinary: Refers to fats used in cooking.
2. Health: Refers to body fat or obesity.
3. Metaphorical: In some contexts, it can be used metaphorically to describe something that is excessive or unnecessary.

Synonyms:

• "Chất béo": fat (more general term)
• "Dầu": oil (often used interchangeably depending on cooking context)

Summary:

"mỡ" is a versatile word in Vietnamese that mainly refers to fat or grease, especially in cooking.

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noun

1. fat; grease
   • mỡ đặc
     set grease