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Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Cinnamon: A spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum, used for its aromatic flavor in cooking and baking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món bánh này có mùi de thơm. (This cake has a fragrant smell of cinnamon.)
- De là một loại gia vị phổ biến. (Cinnamon is a common spice.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "de" is a specific, less common Vietnamese term for cinnamon, often used in botanical or formal contexts. The more common everyday word for cinnamon is "quế".
Variants and Related Words
- Quế (n): The standard and more frequently used Vietnamese word for cinnamon.
- Bột quế: cinnamon powder.
- Cây de (n): The cinnamon tree.
Synonyms
- Cinnamon
- Cinnamomum (scientific genus name)
Notes on Usage
- While "de" is a correct term found in dictionaries, it is largely archaic or technical. In modern Vietnamese, especially in everyday cooking and commerce, the word "quế" is universally used and understood.
- (thực vật) Cinnamon