thì là
Definition
- Noun:
- Dill: A culinary herb (Anethum graveolens) with feathery leaves and aromatic seeds, used to flavor food.
- Fennel (in some contexts): In certain regional or historical usage, it may refer to a plant similar to fennel, specifically "fenouil bâtard" or bastard fennel.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi cần mua một ít thì là để nấu canh chua. (I need to buy some dill to cook sour soup.)
- Hạt thì là thường được dùng trong các món Ấn Độ. (Dill seeds are often used in Indian dishes.)
- Theo từ điển cũ, 'thì là' đôi khi chỉ một loại cây giống thì là. (According to the old dictionary, 'thì là' sometimes refers to a fennel-like plant.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily used as a simple noun for the herb. Its usage is almost exclusively culinary or botanical.
Variants and Related Words
Cây thì là: dill plant.
- Cây thì là trong vườn đã ra hoa. (The dill plant in the garden has flowered.)
Lá thì là: dill leaves/fronds.
- Rắc lá thì là lên trên món cá. (Sprinkle dill leaves over the fish dish.)
Synonyms
- Dill: The direct and most accurate English equivalent for the herb.
- Fennel (bastard): A less common synonym based on specific historical or botanical references.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the word "thì là." It is a straightforward noun for a plant.