Definition

1. Noun:
   • Soybean: A type of legume with pale yellow seeds, widely cultivated for its edible bean, which is used to produce various foods like tofu, soy sauce, and soy milk.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đậu nành là một nguồn protein thực vật quan trọng. (Soybeans are an important source of plant-based protein.)
  • Sữa đậu nành rất tốt cho sức khỏe. (Soy milk is very good for health.)
  • Họ trồng đậu nành trên cánh đồng rộng lớn. (They grow soybeans on the vast field.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đậu nành" is often used in compound terms to specify soy-based products. However, as per the instruction, these are listed separately below.
• Culturally, it is a staple ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine and agriculture.

Variants and Related Words

• Đậu tương: An alternative name for "đậu nành" (soybean).
• Hạt đậu nành: Soybean seed/bean.
• Dầu đậu nành: Soybean oil.
• Bột đậu nành: Soy flour.
• Đậu phụ / Đậu hũ: Tofu (a product made from soybeans).
• Tương: Soy sauce/fermented soybean paste (a product made from soybeans).

Synonyms

• Đậu tương: Soybean (the exact synonym in Vietnamese).
• Soja: Soybean (from French, used in some contexts).

Related Phrases

• Trồng đậu nành: To grow soybeans.
• Thu hoạch đậu nành: To harvest soybeans.
• Chế biến đậu nành: To process soybeans.

Related Idioms

• "Đậu nành là anh nước lã": A traditional Vietnamese saying (ca dao) highlighting the close relationship between soybeans and water in the production of soy-based foods like tofu and soy milk. It metaphorically signifies an inseparable or complementary pair.

noun

1. soy-bean