Definition

1. Noun:
   • Spring onion / Green onion: A type of young onion harvested before the bulb has fully developed, characterized by long, slender, hollow green leaves (the "scallion") and a small, often underdeveloped white bulb. It is used primarily as a fresh herb or garnish in cooking.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Món canh này cần thêm một ít hành hoa thái nhỏ. (This soup needs some chopped spring onions.)
  • Rắc hành hoa lên trên món ăn trước khi dùng. (Sprinkle green onions on the dish before serving.)
  • Hành hoa tươi sẽ làm tăng hương vị của món thịt kho. (Fresh spring onions will enhance the flavor of the braised pork.)

Advanced Usage

• In Vietnamese cuisine, "hành hoa" is often used interchangeably with "hành lá," though some regional distinctions may exist. It is a fundamental aromatic herb, typically added at the final stage of cooking or used raw as a garnish.

Variants and Related Words

• Hành lá (n): A common synonym for "hành hoa," meaning green onion or scallion.
• Hành củ (n): Refers specifically to the bulb onion (e.g., yellow onion, red onion), in contrast to the leafy "hành hoa."
• Hành tây (n): Onion, specifically the common round bulb onion ().

Synonyms

• Scallion
• Green onion
• Spring onion

Related Terms

• Rau thơm (n): A general term for fresh herbs and aromatics, a category which includes "hành hoa."
• Gia vị (n): Seasoning or spice, often referring to fresh aromatics like "hành hoa."