húng dồi
Definition
- Noun:
- Basil: A culinary herb of the mint family (Ocimum basilicum), used for its aromatic leaves in cooking, particularly in Vietnamese cuisine. It is often served fresh as a garnish with many dishes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món phở thường được ăn kèm với rau thơm như húng dồi. (Pho is often eaten with fresh herbs like basil.)
- Húng dồi có mùi thơm rất đặc trưng. (Basil has a very distinctive aroma.)
Advanced Usage
- "húng dồi tía": purple basil or holy basil (often referring to ).
- Húng dồi tía thường được dùng trong một số món ăn đặc biệt. (Purple basil is often used in certain special dishes.)
Variants and Related Words
Rau húng (n): a general term for various aromatic herbs, including different types of mint and basil.
- Quầy rau sống có bán nhiều loại rau húng. (The fresh herb stall sells many types of aromatic herbs.)
Húng quế (n): another common Vietnamese term for sweet basil, very similar to húng dồi.
- Húng quế là gia vị không thể thiếu trong món bún chả. (Sweet basil is an indispensable herb in bun cha.)
Synonyms
- Basil: the standard English name for the herb.
- Sweet basil: a common variety.
- Culinary herb: a general term for herbs used in cooking.
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