yến sào
Definition
- Noun:
- Edible bird's nest: The nest of the swiftlet (genus Aerodramus or Collocalia), constructed primarily from the bird's solidified saliva. It is a highly prized delicacy in East Asian cuisine, renowned for its purported health benefits and nutritional value.
- A luxury food ingredient: A culinary item, often prepared in soups or desserts, considered a symbol of status and wealth.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Yến sào là một món ăn đắt đỏ. (Bird's nest is an expensive delicacy.)
- Mẹ tôi thường nấu chè yến sào vào dịp lễ Tết. (My mother often cooks bird's nest sweet soup on holidays.)
- Người ta tin rằng yến sào rất tốt cho sức khỏe. (People believe that bird's nest is very good for health.)
Advanced Usage
"yến sào thô": raw, unprocessed edible bird's nest, which still contains impurities like feathers and requires careful cleaning.
- Cô ấy mua yến sào thô về để tự làm sạch. (She bought raw bird's nests to clean herself.)
"yến sào tinh chế": refined or cleaned edible bird's nest, ready for cooking.
- Yến sào tinh chế tiện lợi hơn cho người sử dụng. (Refined bird's nest is more convenient for consumers.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tổ yến (n): Another common term for edible bird's nest, literally meaning "swiftlet's nest." It is often used interchangeably with "yến sào."
- Tổ yến có nhiều ở các đảo ven biển. (Swiftlet nests are abundant on coastal islands.)
Synonyms
- Edible bird's nest: The direct English translation.
- Swiftlet's nest: A more specific biological term.
Related Concepts
- Món ăn bổ dưỡng: A nutritious dish. This phrase is often used to describe the perceived value of .
- Đặc sản: A specialty product. is considered a regional specialty of certain coastal areas in Vietnam.