bột ngọt
[ʔɓot̚˧˨ʔ ŋɔt̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
MSG (seasoning) — the Southern word; Northerners say mì chính.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Gia vị điều vị — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói mì chính.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Nêm chút bột ngọt cho nồi canh ngọt nước.A little MSG rounds out the soup.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bột ngọt” mean?
MSG (seasoning) — the Southern word; Northerners say mì chính.
Is “bột ngọt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“mì chính” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.