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A pungent, spicy root used as a culinary spice and traditional remedy.
Mẹ tôi thường dùng gừng để nấu canh chua.
My mother often uses ginger to cook sour soup.
Uống nước gừng ấm giúp giảm buồn nôn.
Drinking warm ginger water helps reduce nausea.
Commonly used fresh, dried, or powdered in cooking and herbal medicine.
Peel and slice or mince fresh ginger before adding to soups, stir-fries, or marinades for a warm, spicy flavor.
The phrase 'gừng càng già càng cay' reflects cultural respect for experience — like aged ginger, older people are valued for their wisdom and strength.
Native Vietnamese word; cognate with other Austroasiatic terms for ginger. Not a loanword.
Used widely in Vietnamese cuisine and home remedies. Often paired with garlic, chili, or lemon in cooking and health contexts.