mì chính
[mi˨˩ t͡ɕïŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
MSG (seasoning) — the Northern word; Southerners say bột ngọt.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Gia vị điều vị — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói bột ngọt.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Canh nhạt thì thêm tí mì chính.If the soup is bland, add a pinch of MSG.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mì chính” mean?
MSG (seasoning) — the Northern word; Southerners say bột ngọt.
Is “mì chính” 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?
“bột ngọt” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.