Vietnamese Word: "bạch đậu khấu"
Definition:
"Bạch đậu khấu" refers to "cardamom," which is a spice made from the seeds of plants in the ginger family. It is often used in cooking and baking for its aromatic flavor.
Usage Instructions:
"Bạch đậu khấu" is commonly used in both sweet and savory dishes. You can find it in Vietnamese cuisine, often used in desserts, teas, and various savory recipes.
Example Sentence:
- "Tôi thích thêm bạch đậu khấu vào chè để tăng hương vị."
(Translation: "I like to add cardamom to my dessert to enhance the flavor.")
Advanced Usage:
In more advanced culinary contexts, "bạch đậu khấu" can be discussed in terms of its health benefits, such as aiding digestion or its antioxidant properties.
Word Variants:
- The word "đậu khấu" can refer to "spice" in general, while "bạch" means "white." However, "bạch đậu khấu" specifically refers to cardamom, which can be either green or white in some contexts.
Different Meanings:
While "bạch đậu khấu" primarily means cardamom, it does not have other meanings in Vietnamese. It is a specific term for this spice.
Synonyms:
There are no direct synonyms in Vietnamese for "bạch đậu khấu," but it may be referred to as "đậu khấu" in some contexts, particularly in informal speech. In English, cardamom can be further categorized into different types, such as green cardamom or black cardamom, which may not have direct equivalents in Vietnamese.