cây rau

/kəj raʊ/
nounBeginner
informal

Vegetables, especially leafy greens or herbs used in cooking

Tôi mua cây rau tươi từ chợ.

I bought fresh vegetables from the market.

Cây rau xanh rất tốt cho sức khỏe.

Leafy greens are very good for health.

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This phrase typically refers to fresh vegetables, often used in Vietnamese cuisine.

Collocations

cây rau xanhleafy greenscây rau tươifresh vegetables

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Related Phrases

cây rau xanhphrase
leafy greens
rau muốngphrase
morning glory (a type of vegetable)

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Vietnamese Cuisine

'Cây rau' is commonly used in Vietnamese dishes like soups, salads, and stir-fries.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'cây' (plant/tree) and 'rau' (vegetable), referring to edible plants.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'cây rau' is often used to refer to leafy vegetables or herbs, while 'rau' alone can refer to any vegetable.

Word Breakdown

cây
plant or tree
root
+
rau
vegetable
root
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