kẹo chanh
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of hard candy: "kẹo chanh" refers to a specific variety of traditional Vietnamese hard candy, typically flavored with lemon or citron essence. It is often characterized by its sweet and tangy taste.
- A confectionery product: It is a small, solid sweet, usually individually wrapped, and commonly enjoyed as a snack or used to freshen breath.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà tôi thường để kẹo chanh trong túi. (My grandmother often keeps kẹo chanh in her pocket.)
- Kẹo chanh có vị chua ngọt rất dễ chịu. (Kẹo chanh has a pleasantly sweet and sour taste.)
Advanced Usage
- Cultural context: "Kẹo chanh" is often associated with childhood memories and traditional Vietnamese markets. It is a simple, nostalgic treat.
- Kẹo chanh gợi nhớ về tuổi thơ của nhiều người Việt. (Kẹo chanh evokes childhood memories for many Vietnamese people.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kẹo (n): candy, sweet. This is the general term.
- Kẹo mút: lollipop.
- Kẹo bạc hà (n): mint candy. Another specific type of traditional hard candy.
- Chanh (n): lemon, lime. The fruit that provides the flavor.
Synonyms
- Hard candy: kẹo cứng.
- Boiled sweet: (a British English term for hard candy).
Related Phrases
- Ăn kẹo chanh: to eat lemon candy.
- Trẻ con rất thích ăn kẹo chanh. (Children love to eat kẹo chanh.)
Related Idioms
- Ngọt như kẹo: as sweet as candy. This idiom uses "kẹo" (candy) generally to describe something very sweet, not specifically "kẹo chanh."
- Giọng nói của cô ấy ngọt như kẹo. (Her voice is as sweet as candy.)