hành tây

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "hành tây" means "onion" in English. An onion is a bulbous vegetable that is commonly used in many dishes around the world for its flavor. They can be white, yellow, or red, and they can be eaten raw in salads, cooked in soups and stews, or used to flavor a variety of foods.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: You can use "hành tây" when you want to refer to onions in cooking or when shopping for groceries.
• Example: “Tôi cần mua một củ hành tây.” (I need to buy an onion.)

Advanced Usage:

• In cooking, you might specify the type of onion you’re using, such as “hành tây đỏ” (red onion) or “hành tây trắng” (white onion).
• You can also use "hành tây" in expressions related to cooking techniques, like "xào hành tây" (sauté onions).

Word Variants:

• Hành: This can refer to "scallions" or "green onions," which are similar but have a different taste and texture.
• Hành tím: This specifically refers to "red onion."

Different Meanings:

While "hành tây" primarily means "onion," the word "hành" alone can refer to other types of onions or even to the action of doing something (as a verb), depending on the context. However, when combined with "tây," it specifically indicates the common onion.

Synonyms:

• Hành: Can refer to other types of onions, like scallions.
• Hành củ: This term can also mean "bulb onion" to specify the type of onion being discussed.

Example Sentences:

1. “Hành tây là nguyên liệu không thể thiếu trong nhiều món ăn.” (Onion is an essential ingredient in many dishes.) 2.

Academic

noun

1. onion