nấm cũ
Definition
- Noun:
- Truffle: A type of highly prized, edible subterranean fungus, known for its strong aroma and flavor. It is a gourmet ingredient in cooking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nấm cũ là một nguyên liệu đắt đỏ trong ẩm thực. (Truffles are an expensive ingredient in cuisine.)
- Người ta thường dùng chó hoặc lợn để tìm nấm cũ dưới đất. (People often use dogs or pigs to find truffles underground.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nấm cũ" is a specific botanical term. In modern Vietnamese, the more common and general term for this fungus is "nấm truffle" or simply "truffle", borrowed from English/French.
Variants and Related Words
- Nấm truffle (n): Truffle. The direct loanword, now more frequently used.
- Nấm (n): Mushroom. The general term for all fungi of this type.
Synonyms
- Truffle
- Edible fungus
Notes on Usage
- "Nấm cũ" is a traditional term. While it is accurate, it is less common in contemporary everyday language than the loanword "truffle". You will most often encounter it in older texts or formal botanical contexts.