va-ni
Definition
- Noun:
- Vanilla: A flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the cured pods (beans) of Vanilla planifolia. It is widely used in foods, beverages, and perfumery for its sweet, creamy, and aromatic quality.
- Vanilla plant: The tropical climbing orchid that produces vanilla pods.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi thích mùi va-ni. (I like the smell of vanilla.)
- Bánh này có vị va-ni. (This cake has a vanilla flavor.)
- Cây va-ni cần khí hậu nhiệt đới. (The vanilla plant needs a tropical climate.)
Advanced Usage
"va-ni nguyên chất": pure vanilla, often referring to vanilla extract.
- Công thức này yêu cầu va-ni nguyên chất. (This recipe calls for pure vanilla.)
"tinh dầu va-ni": vanilla essential oil.
- Tinh dầu va-ni dùng trong liệu pháp hương thơm. (Vanilla essential oil is used in aromatherapy.)
Variants and Related Words
Hạt va-ni (n): vanilla bean, the whole cured pod.
- Hạt va-ni cho hương vị đậm đà hơn. (Vanilla beans give a richer flavor.)
Bột va-ni (n): vanilla powder, a ground form of dried vanilla beans.
- Bột va-ni thường dùng trong làm bánh. (Vanilla powder is often used in baking.)
Kem va-ni (n): vanilla ice cream.
- Em bé rất thích ăn kem va-ni. (The baby loves to eat vanilla ice cream.)
Synonyms
- Vanilla: the primary and direct synonym for the flavor, plant, and related products.
Related Terms
- Vanillin: The main chemical compound responsible for the characteristic flavor and scent of vanilla.
- Vanilla extract: A solution containing the flavor compounds of vanilla in alcohol.