củ gừng
/kɯ˧ˀ˦ ɣɯŋ˧ˀ˦/noun★Beginner
informal
Ginger root, the edible rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale)
Củ gừng có nhiều lợi ích cho sức khỏe.
Ginger root has many health benefits.
Mẹ tôi thường dùng củ gừng để nấu canh.
My mother often uses ginger root to make soup.
💡
The term refers specifically to the edible part of the ginger plant, not the entire plant.
Collocations
củ gừng tươifresh ginger rootcủ gừng khôdried ginger rootnấu canh củ gừngmake ginger soup
Synonyms
Related Phrases
nước gừngphrase
ginger water
bánh gừngphrase
gingerbread
💡Pro Tip
Culinary Use
Ginger root is often grated or sliced thinly to release its flavor in dishes.
📖Word Origin
From 'củ' (root) + 'gừng' (ginger plant), referring to the edible rhizome of the ginger plant.
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese cuisine, 'củ gừng' is commonly used in soups, teas, and marinades for its spicy, aromatic flavor.
Word Breakdown
củ
root
rootgừng
ginger (plant)
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh