quả cà
/kwaː kaː/noun★Beginner
informal
An eggplant (aubergine), a dark purple vegetable commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.
Mẹ tôi nấu món canh quả cà ngon lắm.
My mother cooks delicious eggplant soup.
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The term is commonly used in Vietnamese cooking and markets.
Collocations
quả cà chiênfried eggplantcanh quả càeggplant soup
Synonyms
Related Phrases
quả cà tímphrase
purple eggplant
💡Pro Tip
Culinary Usage
Quả cà is a versatile ingredient in Vietnamese dishes, often used in soups, stir-fries, and braised dishes.
📖Word Origin
From 'quả' (fruit) + 'cà' (eggplant).
📝Usage Notes
The term is widely used in Vietnamese culinary contexts.
Word Breakdown
quả
fruit
rootcà
eggplant
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh