tỏi

/tɔj/
nounBeginner garlic chive
informal

A type of edible green onion with a mild garlic-like flavor, commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.

Tỏi thường được dùng trong món canh chua.

Garlic chives are often used in sour soup dishes.

💡

Tỏi is a staple in Vietnamese cooking, often used in soups, stir-fries, and as a garnish.

Collocations

tỏi hấpsteamed garlic chivestỏi xàostir-fried garlic chivescanh tỏigarlic chive soup

Related Phrases

ăn tỏiphrase
to eat garlic chives
hành tỏiphrase
garlic chives

💡Pro Tip

Cooking Tip

Tỏi is best used fresh for maximum flavor, but it can also be steamed or stir-fried.

Gold Rule

Cultural Importance

Tỏi is a common ingredient in Vietnamese home cooking and is often used in traditional dishes.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Vietnamese word for garlic chives, combining 'tỏi' (garlic) and 'hành' (green onion).

📝Usage Notes

Tỏi is a versatile ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine, often used in both cooked and raw dishes.

Word Breakdown

tỏi
garlic
root
+
hành
green onion
root
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