su sê
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of traditional Vietnamese cake: "Su sê" is a small, amber-colored cake made primarily from glutinous rice paste. It is a traditional food, often associated with specific cultural occasions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi mua su sê cho lễ cưới. (My mother bought su sê for the wedding ceremony.)
- Su sê thường có màu hổ phách đẹp mắt. (Su sê usually has a beautiful amber color.)
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Significance: "Su sê" is a traditional element in Vietnamese wedding rituals. A pair of these cakes is typically included in the betrothal gift tray () presented by the groom's family to the bride's family, symbolizing harmony and the bond of marriage.
Variants and Related Words
- Bánh su sê (n): This is the full, more common name for the cake, where "bánh" means cake or pastry.
- Trong mâm lễ ăn hỏi không thể thiếu bánh su sê. (The betrothal gift tray cannot be without bánh su sê.)
Synonyms
- Glutinous rice cake: A general term describing cakes made from sticky rice.
- Traditional betrothal cake: Highlights its specific ceremonial use.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "su sê," its presence is essential in the traditional phrase describing wedding gifts:
- "Trầu cau, bánh phu thê, bánh su sê..." (Betel nut and areca, husband-wife cake, su sê cake...) This lists key items in a traditional Vietnamese wedding proposal tray.