bữa trưa
English meaning: Lunch
Definition
The meal eaten in the middle of the day.
Example
“Chúng ta ăn bữa trưa cùng nhau nhé?”
In English: “Shall we have lunch together?”
Another example: “Chúng ta đi ăn bữa trưa cùng nhau nhé?”
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday, neutral register, referring to the midday meal—often the main hot meal in workplaces and schools. Frequently shortened in context and paired with 'nghỉ trưa' (lunch break).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
Bữa trưa, meaning 'lunch', follows the same structure as 'bữa sáng', combining 'bữa' (meal) with 'trưa' (noon), highlighting the significance of lunch in the daily routine.
Common Collocations
- ăn bữa trưa
- bữa trưa văn phòng
- nghỉ bữa trưa
- đặt bữa trưa
- bữa trưa đạm bạc
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Literary Heritage
“Trăm năm trong cõi người ta, chữ tài chữ mệnh khéo là ghét nhau”
/Tram nam trong coi nguoi ta, chu tai chu menh kheo la ghet nhau/
“In a century of human life, talent and fate seem always at odds with each other.”
“Không có gì quý hơn độc lập, tự do”
/Khong co gi quy hon doc lap, tu do/
“Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom.”
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