sa nhân
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Definition
- Noun:
- A plant species: "sa nhân" refers to a plant belonging to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), specifically of the genus Amomum.
- A medicinal ingredient: The term commonly denotes the aromatic seeds of this plant, which are used in traditional medicine and cooking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sa nhân là một vị thuốc quý trong Đông y. (Sa nhân is a precious ingredient in traditional Eastern medicine.)
- Hạt sa nhân có mùi thơm đặc trưng. (Sa nhân seeds have a distinctive aroma.)
Advanced Usage
- "sa nhân" in compound terms: While "sa nhân" itself is the core term, it is often part of longer names specifying the species, such as "sa nhân trắng" (white amomum) or "sa nhân đen" (black amomum), which refer to different varieties.
- Sa nhân trắng thường được dùng để chữa đau bụng. (White amomum is often used to treat stomach aches.)
Variants and Related Words
- Amomum (n): The scientific genus name for "sa nhân".
- Đậu khấu / Thảo quả (n): Other plants in the Zingiberaceae family with similar uses, sometimes confused with or related to "sa nhân". They are different species but share a family and some applications.
Synonyms
- Amomum fruit: A direct descriptive synonym in English.
- Cardamom relative: A general term, as it is botanically related to cardamom (which belongs to the genera and ).
Related Phrases
- Thuốc có sa nhân: Medicine containing sa nhân.
- Bác sĩ kê đơn một loại thuốc có sa nhân. (The doctor prescribed a medicine containing sa nhân.)
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that centrally feature the word "sa nhân" itself. Its usage is primarily technical, confined to botany, traditional medicine, and cuisine.
- Amomum