trân la
Definition
- Noun:
- A precious and aromatic herb: "Trân la" refers to a type of prized, fragrant herb or vegetable, historically considered valuable and used for its aromatic qualities.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món ăn này được trang trí với một ít trân la. (This dish is garnished with a little trân la.)
- Trân la là một loại rau thơm quý trong ẩm thực cổ truyền. (Trân la is a precious aromatic herb in traditional cuisine.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "trân la" is primarily found in classical or historical contexts, referring to rare culinary or medicinal herbs.
Variants and Related Words
- Rau thơm (n): aromatic herbs; a general term for fragrant herbs and vegetables used in cooking.
- Rau thơm bao gồm húng quế, ngò gai, và nhiều loại khác. (Aromatic herbs include basil, cilantro, and many others.)
Synonyms
- Precious herb: A valuable plant, especially one used for flavor or fragrance.
- Aromatic vegetable: A plant valued for its strong, pleasant smell and used in cooking.
Notes on Usage
- "Trân la" is an archaic or literary term in modern Vietnamese and is not commonly used in everyday speech. It denotes something rare and esteemed.