củ hành

/kɨ̂ hɐ̀jŋ/
nounBeginner
formal

garlic

Củ hành là một loại gia vị phổ biến trong ẩm thực Việt Nam.

Garlic is a common spice in Vietnamese cuisine.

💡

The word 'củ hành' refers specifically to the bulb of the garlic plant, commonly used in cooking.

Collocations

củ hành tươifresh garliccủ hành bămminced garliccủ hành nướngroasted garlic

Synonyms

Related Phrases

bóc củ hànhphrase
to peel garlic
nướng củ hànhphrase
to roast garlic

💡Pro Tip

Cooking Tip

For best flavor, use fresh garlic and crush it slightly before cooking to release its aromatic oils.

Gold Rule

Storage

Store garlic in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and prevent sprouting.

📖Word Origin

The term 'củ hành' combines 'củ' (bulb) and 'hành' (garlic), reflecting its botanical classification as a bulbous plant.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'củ hành' is used to refer to the entire garlic bulb, while 'hành' can refer to either the bulb or individual cloves.

Word Breakdown

củ
bulb
root
+
hành
garlic
root
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