cốt giao
Definition
- Noun:
- Bone glue / Gelatin: A traditional adhesive or gelatinous substance derived from animal bones and connective tissues through prolonged boiling. It is used in cooking, traditional crafts, and historically as an adhesive.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người thợ dùng cốt giao để gắn các mảnh gỗ. (The craftsman uses bone glue to join the wood pieces.)
- Món ăn này cần cốt giao để tạo độ đông. (This dish needs gelatin to achieve a firm set.)
Advanced Usage
- In historical and art conservation contexts, "cốt giao" refers specifically to animal glue used in traditional painting, woodworking, or restoration.
- Bức tranh cổ được phục chế bằng cốt giao truyền thống. (The ancient painting was restored using traditional bone glue.)
Variants and Related Words
- Keo da (n): Hide glue. Another traditional animal-based adhesive.
- Gelatin (n): The modern English term for the purified protein, often used in food and pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
- Animal glue: A general term for adhesives made from animal collagen.
- Bone gelatin: Specifically denotes the edible form derived from bones.
Notes on Usage
- "Cốt giao" is a technical and somewhat archaic term. In modern Vietnamese, the loanword gelatin or the phrase keo làm từ xương (glue made from bones) is more common in everyday speech, while "cốt giao" may be found in historical, culinary, or artisanal texts.