nước mắm
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Meaning
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fish sauce
A salty, light brown liquid condiment made from fermented fish and salt, widely used in various Vietnamese dishes.
vi Mẹ tôi thường dùng nước mắm để nêm thức ăn.
en My mother often uses fish sauce to season food.
fish dipping sauce
A dipping sauce prepared by mixing pure fish sauce with ingredients like water, lime juice, sugar, and garlic.
vi Bát nước mắm tỏi ớt trông rất hấp dẫn.
en The bowl of fish sauce dip with garlic and chili looks very appetizing.