táo tàu
Definition
- 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.