rau câu
noun
Hanoi [zaw˧˧ kəw˧˧]Huế [ʐaw˧˧ kəw˧˧]Saigon [ɹa(ː)w˧˧ kəw˧˧] browser voice
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rau câu means Gracilaria; jelly.
Meanings of rau câu in English
Noun
- Gracilaria
- Southern Vietnam jelly (dessert) ≈ thạchđông sương
Etymology
Compound of rau (“leaf vegetable”) + câu (the name of the plant). The term was originally used to refer to red algae of the genus Gracilaria, and later to jelly. These red algae are a source of agar, a gelatin substitute in jelly.
Frequently asked questions
What does rau câu mean in English?
rau câu (noun) means "Gracilaria; jelly".
How do you pronounce rau câu?
IPA: Hanoi [zaw˧˧ kəw˧˧]; Saigon [ɹa(ː)w˧˧ kəw˧˧]. Tones: rau — level tone (ngang), câu — level tone (ngang).