củ hành
/kɨ̂ hɐ̀jŋ/noun★Beginner
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
roothành
garlic
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh