đậu chiều
Definition
- Noun:
- Pigeon pea: The primary meaning of "đậu chiều" is the pigeon pea, a perennial legume shrub (Cajanus cajan) cultivated for its edible seeds. The name literally translates to "afternoon bean," possibly referring to the time of harvest or the plant's characteristics.
- Ambrevade: This is a French-derived term used in some contexts for the same plant.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà tôi thường nấu canh với đậu chiều. (My grandmother often cooks soup with pigeon peas.)
- Đậu chiều là một cây họ đậu quan trọng ở vùng nhiệt đới. (The pigeon pea is an important legume plant in tropical regions.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đậu chiều" is a specific compound noun. In botanical or agricultural contexts, the scientific name may be used for precise identification.
Variants and Related Words
Cây đậu chiều (n): pigeon pea plant.
- Cây đậu chiều có thể chịu hạn tốt. (The pigeon pea plant is drought-tolerant.)
Hạt đậu chiều (n): pigeon pea seed.
- Hạt đậu chiều giàu protein. (Pigeon pea seeds are rich in protein.)
Synonyms
- Pigeon pea: The common English name for the plant and its seeds.
- Congo pea: Another English name for the same legume.
- Red gram: A name used in some regions.
Notes on Usage
- "Đậu chiều" is a fixed compound term for a specific type of bean. It is not typically used in a figurative sense. The literal translation "afternoon bean" is not used in English; the standard term is "pigeon pea."