húng quế
The Vietnamese word for the herb basil is húng quế.
húng quế refers specifically to the aromatic herb known as basil.
Meaning: herb (noun)
Did you know?
- Despite the name húng quế meaning 'cinnamon basil', the plant does not taste like cinnamon, but rather possesses a pungent, peppery scent.
- In traditional Vietnamese dining, húng quế is often torn by hand into the bowl rather than being chopped with a knife to preserve its volatile oils.
- The Vietnamese variety of húng quế is typically Thai basil, which has a stronger anise flavor and purple stems compared to the sweet basil common in Italy.
Examples in context
- Bạn cần chuẩn bị một ít húng quế để trang trí món ăn.You need to prepare some basil to garnish the dish.
- Tôi muốn mua rau húng cho món phở của tôi.I want to buy basil for my pho.
- Tôi thích mùi húng quế.I like the smell of basil.
- Mẹ tôi mua một bó húng quế.My mother bought a bunch of basil.
- Bạn có cần thêm húng quế không?Do you need more basil?
Example conversation
Nam and Lan are in the kitchen preparing a meal.
- NamLan ơi, trong tủ lạnh còn húng quế không?Lan, is there any basil left in the fridge?
- LanCòn, em vừa mới mua ở chợ về.Yes, I just bought some at the market.
- NamTuyệt quá, anh sẽ dùng nó cho món mì.Great, I will use it for the noodles.
- LanĐể em rửa sạch cho anh nhé.Let me wash it for you.
