rau cần
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Definition
- Noun:
- Water dropwort: A type of leafy vegetable with finely divided, feather-like leaves, typically grown in low-lying fields or wet areas, known for its distinctive, slightly pungent aroma and flavor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Rau cần thường được dùng trong các món xào. (Water dropwort is often used in stir-fry dishes.)
- Mẹ tôi mua một bó rau cần ở chợ. (My mother bought a bunch of water dropwort at the market.)
- Mùi của rau cần rất đặc trưng. (The smell of water dropwort is very distinctive.)
Advanced Usage
- "rau cần nước": A specific variety of water dropwort that grows in aquatic conditions.
- Rau cần nước thường có thân dài và rỗng. (Water dropwort (aquatic variety) typically has long, hollow stems.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cần ta: A common local name for the typical Vietnamese variety of water dropwort.
- Cần ta thơm hơn một số loại rau khác. (Vietnamese water dropwort is more fragrant than some other vegetables.)
- Cần tây (Celery): A different plant, but the name is sometimes confused due to the shared word "cần". It is not a variant of "rau cần".
Synonyms
- Water celery: An occasional English name used for similar plants in the genus.
- Java water dropwort: A more specific botanical term referencing .
Related Phrases
- Nhặt rau cần: To pick/prepare water dropwort (removing roots and old leaves).
- Công đoạn nhặt rau cần cần sự cẩn thận. (The step of preparing water dropwort requires care.)
Related Idioms
- Water dropwort