zaub txhwb
The Hmong word for cilantro is zaub txhwb.
zaub txhwb refers to the leaves of the coriander plant.
Meaning: leaves of the coriander plant (noun)
Did you know?
- The word zaub shares a common ancestral root with certain Middle Chinese terms for 'herbs' or 'vegetation', such as 卉.
- In Hmong culture, zaub txhwb is a staple in traditional soups and salads, often used more liberally than in Western cooking.
- Because Hmong is a tonal language, changing the tone of zaub or txhwb can completely change the meaning to a different object.
Examples in context
- Kuv nyiam noj zaub txhwb.I like eating cilantro.
- Zaub txhwb muaj nplab zoo heev.Cilantro smells very good.
- Thov muab zaub txhwb rau kuv.Please give cilantro to me.
Example conversation
Nao and Yee are cooking dinner together.
- NaoYee, peb puas tsev zaub txhwb?Yee, do we have cilantro?
- YeeTsis muaj, peb tsis muaj zaub txhwb.No, we don't have cilantro.
- NaoKuv yuav mus yuav zaub txhwb.I will go buy some cilantro.
- YeeUa tsaug, Nao.Thank you, Nao.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zaub, CC BY-SA 4.0.
