thịt

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The Vietnamese word "thịt" is primarily a noun that means meat or flesh. It refers to the edible parts of animals, which are used for food.

Basic Usage:

• As a noun: "thịt" is used to talk about different types of meat. For example:
  • thịt bò: beef (meat from cows)
  • thịt heo: pork (meat from pigs)
  • thịt gà: chicken (meat from chickens)

Example Sentences:

1. Tôi thích ăn thịt bò. (I like to eat beef.)
2. Thịt heo rất ngon. (Pork is very delicious.)

Advanced Usage:

• As a verb, "thịt" can mean to kill or to slaughter, especially in the context of animals for food. For example:
  • Họ thịt con gà để làm món ăn. (They slaughtered the chicken to make a dish.)

Word Variants:

• "thịt" can be combined with other words to form phrases, such as:
  • thịt nướng: grilled meat
  • thịt luộc: boiled meat
  • thịt xào: stir-fried meat

Different Meanings:

While "thịt" primarily refers to meat, in some informal contexts, it can also refer to flesh in a broader sense. However, it's important to remember that this usage is less common and typically refers to animal flesh.

Synonyms:

• In some contexts, you might encounter synonyms like:
  • thăn: referring to a specific cut of meat.
  • thịt sống: raw meat.

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noun

1. meat, flesh pulp

verb

1. to kill, to murder; to slaughter