cua gạch
Definition
- Noun:
- A female crab with mature eggs (roe): "cua gạch" specifically refers to a female crab, typically of certain species like mud crabs, that is carrying mature, unfertilized eggs (roe) inside its shell. The term highlights the crab's condition and culinary value.
- A crab prized for its rich, flavorful roe: In a culinary context, "cua gạch" denotes a crab that is highly valued because its body cavity is filled with a dense, bright orange or yellow roe, considered a delicacy.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi mua cua gạch để nấu cháo. (My mother bought a female crab with roe to cook porridge.)
- Cua gạch thường đắt hơn cua thịt. (Crabs with roe are usually more expensive than crabs with just meat.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in culinary and market contexts to specify the type and quality of crab. It is not typically used in general biological descriptions.
Variants and Related Words
- Cua thịt (n): A crab (typically male or a female without mature roe) prized primarily for its muscle meat.
- Gạch cua (n): This phrase refers specifically to the crab roe itself, once it has been extracted from the crab.
- Gạch cua có màu cam rất đẹp. (Crab roe has a very beautiful orange color.)
Synonyms
- Cua cái có trứng: A more descriptive synonym meaning "female crab with eggs."
Related Phrases
- Cua ôm gạch: A descriptive market phrase meaning "a crab hugging/carrying roe," emphasizing the visual of a full, roe-filled crab.