cù là
Definition
- Noun:
- Camphor oil: "cù là" refers specifically to the essential oil extracted from the camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora), known for its strong, penetrating aroma and medicinal properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dầu cù là được dùng để xoa bóp. (Camphor oil is used for massage.)
- Mùi cù là rất đặc trưng. (The smell of camphor oil is very distinctive.)
Advanced Usage
- "tinh dầu cù là": camphor essential oil.
- Tinh dầu cù là có tính sát khuẩn. (Camphor essential oil has antiseptic properties.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dầu cù là (n): This is the most common compound form, meaning "camphor oil". It is the standard term for the product.
- Mẹ tôi thường dùng dầu cù là khi bị cảm. (My mother often uses camphor oil when she has a cold.)
Synonyms
- Camphorated oil: A synonym in English, often referring to a preparation containing camphor oil.
- Camphor essential oil: A more descriptive synonym.
Notes on Usage
- Important Note: In modern Vietnamese, "cù là" is almost exclusively used in the compound term "dầu cù là". It is very rare to see "cù là" used completely alone in contemporary language. The reference definition correctly points to this usage.