rau bông

/rɑw bɔŋ/
noun★Beginner
informal

Cauliflower

Tôi thích ăn rau bông chiên giòn.

I like eating crispy cauliflower.

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Commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine, often prepared fried or in soups.

Collocations

rau bông chiênfried cauliflowersúp rau bôngcauliflower soup

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Cooking Tip

Rau bông can be used in a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to soups. It pairs well with garlic, soy sauce, and chili.

📖Word Origin

From Vietnamese 'rau' (vegetable) + 'bông' (fluffy/cotton-like), referring to the appearance of cauliflower.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'rau bông' is the standard term for cauliflower. It is not a loanword and is used in everyday cooking contexts.

Word Breakdown

rau
vegetable
root
+
bông
fluffy/cotton-like
root
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