bí đao

Mẹ tôi thường nấu canh bí đao vào mùa hè.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Wax gourd, winter melon: A type of large, elongated, green fruit with white flesh, often used in cooking, especially in soups and stir-fries. It is known for its mild flavor and high water content.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ tôi thường nấu canh bí đao vào mùa hè. (My mother often cooks wax gourd soup in the summer.)
  • Bí đao có thể được chế biến thành món xào hoặc nước ép. (Wax gourd can be prepared as a stir-fry or juice.)

Advanced Usage

• "bí đao đắng" (bitter melon/gourd): This is a different, distinct vegetable. The term "bí đao" specifically refers to the non-bitter wax gourd.
  • Không nên nhầm lẫn giữa bí đao và bí đao đắng. (One should not confuse wax gourd and bitter melon.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bí (noun): A general term for gourd or squash.
• Bí ngô (noun): Pumpkin.
• Bí đỏ (noun): Red pumpkin or squash.

Synonyms

• Winter melon: The most common English name.
• Ash gourd: Another English name, less common.
• White gourd: A descriptive English term.

Related Phrases

• Canh bí đao: Wax gourd soup.
• Nước ép bí đao: Wax gourd juice.
• Mứt bí đao: Candied wax gourd (a type of sweet preserve).