Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of high-quality, small-grained rice: "gạo ré" refers to a specific variety of fragrant, small-grained rice, typically harvested in the autumn crop season in Vietnam. It is known for its delicious taste and aroma.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ tôi thường mua gạo ré để nấu cơm hàng ngày. (My mother often buys gạo ré to cook daily meals.)
  • Cơm nấu từ gạo ré rất thơm và dẻo. (Rice cooked from gạo ré is very fragrant and sticky.)

Advanced Usage

• "gạo ré mùa": autumn rice, emphasizing its seasonal harvest.
  • Gạo ré mùa năm nay có chất lượng đặc biệt tốt. (This year's autumn gạo ré has exceptionally good quality.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gạo (n): rice (the general term).
• Gạo nếp (n): glutinous/sticky rice.
• Gạo tẻ (n): ordinary white rice (non-glutinous).

Synonyms

• Gạo thơm: fragrant rice (a general term for aromatic rice varieties, which may include ).
• Gạo mùa: seasonal rice (often implying high quality from a specific harvest time).

Notes on Meaning

• The term "gạo ré" specifically denotes a prized, traditional variety. It is not a general term for all small-grained rice but refers to a particular kind known for its quality. The reference to "mùa" (season) in some definitions highlights that the best is from the autumn harvest.