mộc nhĩ
Definitions
- Noun:
- Wood ear fungus: An edible fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae) characterized by its ear-like shape, dark brown to black color, and growth on wood or decaying logs.
- Jew's ear / Jelly ear: Common English names for this fungus, referring to its traditional name (Auricularia auricula-judae) and gelatinous texture.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món canh này có mộc nhĩ. (This soup has wood ear fungus.)
- Mộc nhĩ là một nguyên liệu phổ biến trong ẩm thực châu Á. (Wood ear is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine.)
- Cô ấy ngâm mộc nhĩ khô trước khi nấu. (She soaks the dried wood ear before cooking.)
Advanced Usage
- Culinary Context: Used to describe the ingredient in its prepared state.
- Mộc nhĩ đã được thái sợi. (The wood ear fungus has been julienned.)
- Descriptive Context: Used to describe its physical characteristics.
- Những cây mộc nhĩ này rất giòn. (These wood ear fungi are very crunchy.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nấm mèo: Another common Vietnamese name for the same fungus, literally "cat's ear mushroom."
- Nấm tai mèo: A less common variant, also meaning "cat's ear mushroom."
- Mộc nhĩ khô: Dried wood ear fungus (the most common commercial form).
Synonyms
- Black fungus: A common English name emphasizing its color.
- Cloud ear fungus: Another English name, sometimes used interchangeably.
- Tree ear: A direct translation of the Vietnamese name.
Related Phrases (if applicable)
- Ngâm nở mộc nhĩ: To soak wood ear fungus until it rehydrates/expands.
- Nhớ ngâm nở mộc nhĩ trong nước lạnh. (Remember to soak the wood ear in cold water until it expands.)
- Rửa sạch mộc nhĩ: To wash wood ear fungus thoroughly.
- Sau khi ngâm, phải rửa sạch mộc nhĩ để loại bỏ cát. (After soaking, you must wash the wood ear thoroughly to remove sand.)
Related Idioms
(This word is primarily a concrete noun for a specific ingredient and does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions.)
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