hồ đào
Definition
- Noun:
- Walnut (tree): Refers to the walnut tree, a type of deciduous tree known for its valuable wood and edible nuts.
- Walnut (nut): Refers to the edible seed of the walnut tree, commonly used in cooking and baking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gỗ hồ đào rất cứng và đẹp. (Walnut wood is very hard and beautiful.)
- Bánh này có vị hồ đào rất thơm. (This cake has a very fragrant walnut flavor.)
Advanced Usage
- "quả hồ đào": walnut (fruit/nut). This specifies the nut itself.
- Mẹ tôi thường mua quả hồ đào về làm bánh. (My mother often buys walnuts to make cakes.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cây hồ đào: walnut tree.
- Khu vườn nhà tôi có một cây hồ đào rất lớn. (My garden has a very large walnut tree.)
Synonyms
- Óc chó: This is another common Vietnamese term for "walnut," often used interchangeably with "hồ đào."
- Hạt óc chó rất tốt cho sức khỏe. (Walnuts are very good for health.)
Related Phrases
- Dầu hồ đào: walnut oil.
- Dầu hồ đào thường được dùng trong nấu ăn cao cấp. (Walnut oil is often used in high-end cooking.)