lòng
[lawŋ͡m˨˩]
The Vietnamese word for tripe is lòng.
lòng is a noun used to refer to the stomach lining of an animal, typically prepared as food.
Meaning: stomach lining of animal for food (noun)
Did you know?
- The word lòng is a root for the Vietnamese word for 'kindness' or 'compassion', lòng tốt.
- In Vietnam, lòng often refers to a wide variety of offal including small intestines and liver, rather than just the stomach lining.
- The term lòng is rooted in the Proto-Austroasiatic word for 'belly', linking the concept of food directly to the anatomy of the abdomen.
Examples in context
- Cho tôi một phần lòng bò được không?Could I have a portion of tripe, please?
- Tôi thích ăn lòng bò.I like eating beef tripe.
- Món lòng heo này rất ngon.This pork tripe dish is very delicious.
- Bạn có muốn ăn lòng không?Do you want to eat tripe?
Example conversation
Tuấn and Chi are looking at a menu at a local restaurant.
- TuấnChi ơi, mình gọi món lòng nhé?Chi, shall we order the tripe?
- ChiEm không thích ăn lòng lắm.I don't like eating tripe very much.
- TuấnNhưng lòng ở đây ngon lắm.But the tripe here is very delicious.
- ChiVậy mình cứ gọi thử một đĩa.Then let's just try one plate.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lòng, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lòng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
