khoai từ
Definition
- Noun:
- Edible yam: A type of edible tuber, specifically a variety of yam, cultivated for food. The term is often used in specific regional dialects within Vietnam.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khoai từ có thể luộc hoặc nấu canh. (Edible yam can be boiled or used in soup.)
- Bà tôi thường trồng khoai từ trong vườn. (My grandmother often grows edible yam in the garden.)
Advanced Usage
- As a specific food ingredient: Refers specifically to the tuber used in Vietnamese cuisine, distinguishing it from other types of yams or sweet potatoes.
- Khoai từ có vị bùi và bột hơn khoai lang. (Edible yam has a more nutty and starchy taste than sweet potato.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khoai (n): A general term for tuber or potato (e.g., - sweet potato, - potato).
- Củ từ (n): Another term for the same or a very similar type of yam, used in different regions.
Synonyms
- Edible yam: The direct English translation.
- Yam: A more general English term, though context is needed as "yam" can refer to other species.
Notes on Meaning
- This is a specific noun for a plant and its edible tuber. It does not have verb forms, phrasal verbs, or idioms directly associated with it in common usage. The term is primarily used in culinary and agricultural contexts.
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