đại hồi

Mẹ cho một chút đại hồi vào nồi nước dùng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Star anise: A spice and medicinal herb derived from the star-shaped fruit of an evergreen tree (Illicium verum), characterized by a strong, sweet licorice-like flavor and aroma. It is used in cooking and traditional medicine.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Món phở có mùi thơm của đại hồi và quế. (Pho has the aroma of star anise and cinnamon.)
  • Đại hồi là một gia vị quan trọng trong ẩm thực Việt Nam. (Star anise is an important spice in Vietnamese cuisine.)

Advanced Usage

• In traditional medicine, "đại hồi" is often used in herbal remedies for its purported digestive and antimicrobial properties.
  • Ông ấy uống trà có đại hồi để giảm đau bụng. (He drinks tea with star anise to relieve a stomach ache.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hoa hồi: Another common Vietnamese name for star anise, literally meaning "anise flower."
• Bát giác hồi hương (八角茴香): The Chinese-derived name sometimes used, referring to its eight-pointed star shape.

Synonyms

• Star anise: The direct English equivalent.
• Chinese anise: A common alternative name.
• Badiane: The French term, as noted in the reference.

Notes

• Important: "Đại hồi" (star anise) should not be confused with "tiểu hồi" (fennel) or "hồi" (aniseed), which are different plants with somewhat similar flavors.
• It is a key component in the blend known as "ngũ vị hương" (five-spice powder).