sinh khương

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Vietnamese

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Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from 生薑 (fresh ginger).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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sinh khương

  1. (archaic, medicine) fresh ginger; raw ginger (uncooked and undried; of the species Zingiber officinale)

Usage notes

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This name is especially used in the context of (traditional) medicine (not often in cooking).