xà lách
/sa˧ˀ˦ laːk˧˥/noun★Intermediate
informal
A leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches.
Xà lách tươi rất bổ cho sức khỏe.
Fresh lettuce is very good for health.
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Often used in Vietnamese cuisine, particularly in fresh rolls (gỏi cuốn) and salads.
Collocations
xà lách tươifresh lettucexà lách xanhgreen lettucexà lách bắpiceberg lettuce
Synonyms
Related Phrases
gỏi cuốnphrase
fresh spring rolls (often containing lettuce)
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
In Vietnamese, 'xà lách' is a staple in fresh dishes and salads.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Chinese 萵苣 (wòjù), referring to lettuce.
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'xà lách' is commonly used to refer to lettuce in general, though specific varieties like romaine or iceberg may be specified with additional descriptors.
Word Breakdown
xà
a component of the word, possibly related to the Chinese origin
rootlách
a component of the word, possibly related to the Chinese origin
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh