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Definition
- Noun:
- Amaranth: A type of plant, specifically referring to plants in the Amaranthus genus, often grown as a leafy vegetable or for its grain-like seeds. In Vietnamese, it is commonly known as "rau dền".
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi thường nấu canh rau giền. (My mother often cooks amaranth soup.)
- Giền là một loại rau phổ biến ở Việt Nam. (Amaranth is a common vegetable in Vietnam.)
Advanced Usage
- "họ giền" (Amaranthaceae family): Refers to the botanical family Amaranthaceae, which includes amaranth and related plants.
- Cây giền thuộc họ giền. (The amaranth plant belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rau dền: The more common and specific Vietnamese term for amaranth as a vegetable. "Giền" is an older or regional variant.
- Chợ có bán rau dền tươi. (The market sells fresh amaranth.)
Synonyms
- Amaranthus: The scientific genus name.
- Rau dền: The common Vietnamese name for the vegetable.
Related Phrases
- Canh rau giền/dền: Amaranth soup, a common Vietnamese dish.
- Bữa trưa chúng tôi có canh rau giền. (We had amaranth soup for lunch.)