dầu khuynh diệp
Definition
- Noun:
- Eucalyptus oil: A volatile, aromatic essential oil distilled from the leaves of eucalyptus trees, primarily Eucalyptus globulus. It is known for its strong, camphoraceous scent and medicinal properties, commonly used as a decongestant, antiseptic, and in topical pain relief.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi thường xoa dầu khuynh diệp lên ngực khi bị cảm. (My mother often rubs eucalyptus oil on her chest when she has a cold.)
- Dầu khuynh diệp có mùi rất đặc trưng. (Eucalyptus oil has a very distinctive smell.)
- Bạn có thể nhỏ vài giọt dầu khuynh diệp vào máy xông hơi. (You can add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to a humidifier.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tinh dầu khuynh diệp": This phrase specifies "essential oil of eucalyptus," emphasizing its pure, distilled form.
- Tôi mua một lọ tinh dầu khuynh diệp nguyên chất. (I bought a bottle of pure eucalyptus essential oil.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dầu gió: A common Vietnamese medicinal balm that often contains eucalyptus oil (and menthol, camphor) among other ingredients. It is used for similar purposes but is a compound product.
- Dầu gió này có thành phần chính là dầu khuynh diệp. (This medicinal balm's main ingredient is eucalyptus oil.)
Synonyms
- Eucalyptus essential oil: The most precise synonym.
- Eucalyptol oil: Refers specifically to the main chemical component (cineole) in the oil.
Related Terms
- Khuynh diệp: The Vietnamese word for the eucalyptus tree itself.
- Chất khử trùng: Antiseptic (one of its key properties).
- Thuốc thông mũi: Decongestant (one of its common uses).