sắn tàu

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Cassava variety: A specific variety of cassava (Manihot esculenta) known for its white, starchy, and somewhat crumbly or soft-textured root tuber.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà ngoại tôi thường luộc sắn tàu để ăn sáng. (My grandmother often boils sắn tàu for breakfast.)
  • Củ sắn tàu có màu trắng và rất bở. (The sắn tàu tuber is white and very crumbly.)
  • Sắn tàu là một nguyên liệu phổ biến trong ẩm thực miền quê. (Sắn tàu is a common ingredient in rural cuisine.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically to distinguish this variety from others, such as bitter cassava, based on its texture and culinary use.

Variants and Related Words

• Sắn (n): Cassava, manioc, yuca (the general term).
• Củ sắn (n): Cassava root/tuber.
• Bột sắn (n): Tapioca starch, often made from cassava.

Synonyms

• Cassava: The common English name for the plant and its edible root.
• Manioc: Another term for cassava.
• Yuca: The Spanish-derived name for cassava, commonly used in the United States.

Notes on Usage

• refers specifically to the edible, soft-textured variety. It is important to distinguish it from bitter cassava varieties, which require extensive processing to remove toxins.
• This term is primarily used in culinary and agricultural contexts within Vietnam.