Definition

1. Noun:
   • Jujube: A type of fruit from the Ziziphus jujuba tree, typically small, round or oval, with a sweet taste. When fresh, it is crisp like an apple; it is often dried for use in cooking and traditional medicine.
   • Jujube tree: The tree that bears this fruit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ tôi thường cho táo tàu khô vào nồi chè. (My mother often puts dried jujubes into sweet soup.)
  • Quả táo tàu tươi có màu xanh hoặc đỏ. (Fresh jujube fruit is green or red.)
  • Trong Đông y, táo tàu là một vị thuốc bổ. (In traditional medicine, jujube is a tonic herb.)

Advanced Usage

• "táo tàu khô": dried jujube. This is the most common form used in Vietnamese cuisine and herbal remedies.
  • Táo tàu khô có vị ngọt và mùi thơm đặc trưng. (Dried jujubes have a sweet taste and a distinctive aroma.)

Variants and Related Words

• Táo tàu tươi (n): fresh jujube.
• Hồng táo (n): red jujube (a common term in Chinese and herbal contexts for the dried red variety).

Synonyms

• Jujube: The standard English name for the fruit.
• Chinese date: Another common English name, referring to its date-like appearance and taste when dried.
• Red date: Specifically refers to the dried, red form.

Related Cultural Context

• In Vietnamese Cuisine: Dried jujube ("táo tàu khô") is a common ingredient in sweet soups ("chè"), stewed dishes, and teas, valued for its natural sweetness and nutritional properties.
• In Traditional Medicine: It is considered a gentle herb that nourishes the blood and calms the mind, often used in herbal formulas.