húng
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of aromatic herb: "húng" refers to a group of aromatic plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), commonly used as a culinary herb or garnish in Vietnamese cuisine.
- Basil: Specifically, it often translates to "basil" in English, encompassing several varieties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món phở này được rắc thêm húng. (This bowl of pho is garnished with basil.)
- Bà tôi thường trồng húng trong vườn. (My grandmother often grows basil in the garden.)
- Húng có mùi thơm rất đặc trưng. (Basil has a very distinctive aroma.)
Advanced Usage
- "húng lủi": A specific variety, often translated as Thai basil or holy basil.
- Húng lủi thường dùng trong các món xào. (Thai basil is often used in stir-fried dishes.)
- "rau húng": A general term for basil as a leafy vegetable/herb.
- Quầy rau sống luôn có rau húng. (The herb plate always includes basil.)
Variants and Related Words
- Húng chanh (Noun): A specific variety, known as "Vietnamese balm" or "common coleus" (), used both as a herb and in traditional medicine.
- Húng chanh có thể dùng để trị ho. (Vietnamese balm can be used to treat a cough.)
- Húng quế (Noun): Another common variety, specifically "Thai basil" or "sweet basil" ().
- Húng quế là gia vị không thể thiếu trong bún bò Huế. (Thai basil is an indispensable herb in Hue-style beef noodle soup.)
Synonyms
- Rau thơm: Aromatic herbs (a broader category that includes basil).
- Basil: The direct English translation for common varieties.
Related Phrases
- Ăn kèm với húng: To eat something accompanied by basil.
- Bánh xèo thường ăn kèm với húng. (Vietnamese sizzling pancakes are often eaten with basil.)
- Mùi húng: The scent of basil.
- Căn bếp ngập tràn mùi húng. (The kitchen was filled with the scent of basil.)
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