tám xoan

Mẹ vo gạo tám xoan để nấu cơm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of fragrant rice: "Tám xoan" refers to a specific, traditional variety of Vietnamese "tám" rice, known for producing small, white, and aromatic grains. It is a premium, high-quality rice.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gạo tám xoan có hạt nhỏ và rất thơm. (Tám xoan rice has small grains and is very fragrant.)
  • Mẹ tôi thích nấu cơm bằng tám xoan. (My mother likes to cook rice with tám xoan.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used to denote high quality and is associated with traditional, specialty agriculture in Vietnam. It may be specified on product labels to distinguish it from common rice varieties.

Variants and Related Words

• Gạo tám (n): A broader category of fragrant "tám" rice, of which "tám xoan" is a specific, prized type.
  • Gạo tám thường đắt hơn gạo thường. (Tám rice is usually more expensive than regular rice.)

Synonyms

• Fragrant rice: A general term for aromatic rice varieties.
• Aromatic rice: Emphasizes the distinctive smell of the cooked grains.

Related Terms

• Gạo ngon (n): Delicious rice; a general term for high-quality rice.
• Gạo đặc sản (n): Specialty rice, often from a specific region. "Tám xoan" is considered a specialty product.