ăn vã
[ʔan˧˧ vaː˦ˀ˥]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to eat non-rice and non-vegetable-soup food (especially meat or fish) without rice during a rice meal
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
ăn thức ăn không phải cơm hoặc canh trong bữa ăn
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Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ăn cả cơm chứ đừng ăn vã!Don't forget your rice!
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ăn vã” mean?
(verb) to eat non-rice and non-vegetable-soup food (especially meat or fish) without rice during a rice meal
Is “ăn vã” formal or informal?
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