Vietnamese · Food & Drink
thịt
Meat
Beginnernoun
Definition
The flesh of animals eaten as food.
Example
Anh ấy không ăn thịt.
He does not eat meat.
Etymology
Thịt, meaning 'meat', is derived from Old Vietnamese, rooted in the Proto-Mon-Khmer language family. Historically, it has been used to refer to animal meat in general.
How & Where It’s Used
Thịt is a versatile term used throughout Vietnam, applicable in both formal and informal settings. It is widely used in culinary contexts, spoken and written, with no significant regional variations.
Literary Heritage
Thịt appears frequently in Vietnamese culinary texts and cultural references, emphasizing its importance in traditional meals.