đường bánh

Mẹ dùng đường bánh để pha một tách trà nóng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sugar loaf / Loaf sugar: A traditional form of refined sugar, typically conical or cylindrical in shape, that is molded into a solid block or loaf. It is designed to be broken or shaved into smaller pieces for use.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi thường mua đường bánh về để pha nước chè. (My grandmother often buys loaf sugar to make tea.)
  • Đường bánh ngày xưa có hình nón rất đặc trưng. (Sugar loaves in the old days had a very distinctive conical shape.)
  • Muốn dùng đường bánh, bạn phải dùng dao đập nhỏ nó ra. (To use loaf sugar, you have to break it into small pieces with a knife.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily historical or traditional. In modern contexts, granulated or cubed sugar is more common. "Đường bánh" refers specifically to the form, not the type (e.g., it is typically white refined sugar).

Variants and Related Words

• Đường phèn (n): Rock sugar, a type of crystallized sugar often used in drinks and traditional medicine.
• Đường cát (n): Granulated sugar.
• Đường viên (n): Cube sugar.

Synonyms

• Loaf sugar
• Sugar loaf
• Block sugar

Notes on Usage

• The term "đường bánh" is less common in everyday modern Vietnamese, as pre-packaged granulated sugar is standard. It is most often encountered in historical descriptions, traditional recipes, or when referring to specific artisanal products.