ngưu bàng

Ngưu bàng mọc hoang ở bên đường.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Burdock: A common name for plants of the genus Arctium, especially Arctium lappa. It is a biennial plant known for its large leaves and purple flower heads that become burrs. Its root is used in traditional medicine and cuisine.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rễ ngưu bàng thường được dùng trong y học cổ truyền. (Burdock root is often used in traditional medicine.)
  • Ngưu bàng là một loại cây mọc hoang. (Burdock is a type of wild plant.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "ngưu bàng" is primarily used in botanical, herbal, and culinary contexts. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions in everyday Vietnamese.

Variants and Related Words

• Cây ngưu bàng: burdock plant.
  • Cây ngưu bàng có hoa hình cầu. (The burdock plant has spherical flowers.)

Synonyms

• Bardane: The French-derived term used in some botanical contexts.
• Gobo: The Japanese name for the edible root, sometimes used in culinary contexts.

Notes on Usage

• "Ngưu bàng" is a direct loanword from Chinese (牛蒡), reflecting its origin in East Asian herbalism. In Vietnamese, it is a specific botanical term and not a common word in general conversation.