long diên hương
Definition
- Noun:
- Ambergris: A rare, waxy, flammable substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales, historically used in perfumery as a fixative and in traditional medicine.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Long diên hương là một nguyên liệu quý trong ngành chế tạo nước hoa. (Ambergris is a precious ingredient in the perfume industry.)
- Ngư dân tìm thấy một cục long diên hương trôi dạt trên biển. (Fishermen found a lump of ambergris floating at sea.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in historical, traditional, or scientific contexts. In modern commerce, the English term "ambergris" or the French "ambre gris" is more common.
Variants and Related Words
- Hổ phách (n): Amber (fossilized tree resin). This is a different substance and should not be confused with (ambergris).
Synonyms
- Ambergris
- Grey amber
- Ambre gris
Notes on Usage
- Long diên hương is a Sino-Vietnamese compound word. It is a technical and literary term, not typically used in everyday conversation. The primary meaning is singular and specific.