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lá rau
/laː˧˧ zaːw˧˧/
vegetable leaves
Tôi thích ăn lá rau xanh.
I like eating green vegetable leaves.
informal
The leaves of vegetables, often used as a general term for leafy greens in Vietnamese cuisine.
Lá rau này rất tươi.
These vegetable leaves are very fresh.
Bạn nên ăn nhiều lá rau để bổ sung vitamin.
You should eat more vegetable leaves to supplement vitamins.
In Vietnamese cooking, 'lá rau' often refers to leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, or herbs used in salads or as garnishes.
Collocations
lá rau xanhgreen vegetable leaveslá rau tươifresh vegetable leaves
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Culinary Usage
'Lá rau' is often used in dishes like 'gỏi cuốn' (fresh spring rolls) or as a topping for 'phở' (noodle soup).
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'lá rau' with 'cây rau' (vegetable plant) or 'củ rau' (root vegetable).
Word Origin
Combination of 'lá' (leaf) and 'rau' (vegetable), literally meaning 'vegetable leaves'.
Usage Notes
'Lá rau' is commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine to refer to leafy greens used in salads, soups, or as garnishes. It is not typically used for leafy parts of herbs like basil or mint, which have their own specific names.
Word Breakdown
lá
leaf
rootrau
vegetable
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh