rau

/rɑw/
noun★Beginner— vegetable
general

Vegetables, especially leafy greens or herbs used in cooking.

Rau muống là một loại rau phổ biến ở Việt Nam.

Morning glory is a common vegetable in Vietnam.

💡

In Vietnamese cuisine, 'rau' typically refers to fresh vegetables used in salads, soups, or stir-fries.

Collocations

rau xanhleafy greensrau muốngmorning gloryrau củvegetables and roots

Related Phrases

rau muốngphrase
morning glory (a type of vegetable)
rau củphrase
vegetables and roots

💡Pro Tip

Common Vegetables in Vietnamese Cuisine

'Rau' is a staple in Vietnamese dishes. Common types include rau muống (morning glory), rau diếp (water spinach), and rau cải (Chinese cabbage).

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in Dishes

'Rau' is often paired with 'củ' (roots) to refer to a variety of vegetables in a dish.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Vietnamese 菜 (cài), meaning 'vegetables' or 'greens'.

📝Usage Notes

'Rau' is a broad term that can refer to any edible plant part, but it is most commonly used for leafy vegetables. In some contexts, it may also include herbs or other plant-based ingredients.

Word Breakdown

rau
vegetable
root
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