ngò gai
[ŋɔ˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Sawtooth coriander (culantro) — the Southern word; Northerners say mùi tàu.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Rau thơm lá răng cưa — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói mùi tàu.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Tô canh chua phải có ngò gai mới đúng vị.Sour soup needs sawtooth coriander to taste right.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ngò gai” mean?
Sawtooth coriander (culantro) — the Southern word; Northerners say mùi tàu.
Is “ngò gai” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“mùi tây” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.