vi ranci
/viː ʐaːŋ/ (Vietnamese IPA)
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A traditional Vietnamese clay cooking pot, typically used for simmering or stewing savory dishes.
Bà tôi thường dùng vi ranci để nấu canh chua cho cả nhà.
My grandmother often uses a vi ranci to cook sour soup for the whole family.
Etymology
The term derives from French 'vieux rang', referring to old, seasoned clay vessels that retain heat well, adapted into Vietnamese everyday vocabulary during the colonial period.
Memory Aid
Link 'vi ranci' to 'vintage clay pot' — the 'ranci' sound echoes the slow, rich simmer of stews cooked in this traditional vessel.
Collocations
nấu bằng vi rancivi ranci đấtvi ranci cũ
Synonyms
nồi đấtcái nồi rang
Related Words
nồi cơm điệncanh chualẩu đất