giá đỗ
[zaː˧˦ ʔɗo˦ˀ˥]
The English phrase bean sprouts is translated into Vietnamese as giá đỗ.
The term giá đỗ specifically refers to the sprouts of mung beans, which are the most common type used in Vietnamese cuisine.
What does it mean word for word?
The word giá refers to the sprouts themselves, and đỗ refers to the mung beans from which they grow.
Which one should you use?
In everyday speech, the word đỗ is often dropped and people simply say giá to mean bean sprouts.
Did you know?
- The word giá has several different meanings depending on the context, including 'price' or 'shelf', which can lead to confusion if the context of food is not clear.
- Depending on the region, the word for bean đỗ changes, with Northern Vietnamese using đỗ and Southern Vietnamese using đậu.
- In Vietnam, giá đỗ are traditionally grown in a dark environment using a bamboo tray or a plastic bucket to ensure the sprouts remain white and crisp.
Examples in context
- Tôi muốn mua giá đỗ.I want to buy bean sprouts.
- Giá đỗ rất tươi.The bean sprouts are very fresh.
- Bạn có thêm giá đỗ không?Do you have extra bean sprouts?
Example conversation
Tuấn and Lan are preparing a meal together in the kitchen.
- TuấnLan ơi, mình còn giá đỗ không?Lan, do we have any bean sprouts left?
- LanHình như là hết rồi Tuấn ạ.It seems like we're out, Tuấn.
- TuấnVậy anh sẽ đi mua giá đỗ ngay.Then I will go buy bean sprouts right away.
- LanAnh mua thêm một ít hành nhé.Buy some green onions too, please.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry giá đỗ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
