kẹo hạnh nhân
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of candy: "kẹo hạnh nhân" refers to a confectionery made primarily with almonds as a key ingredient. It typically involves almonds coated in or mixed with a hard, sugary shell or paste.
- Praline: In the context of Vietnamese candy, it is often a direct equivalent to the French "praline," which is a confection made from almonds and caramelized sugar.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi mua một hộp kẹo hạnh nhân ở chợ. (My mother bought a box of almond candy at the market.)
- Kẹo hạnh nhân này có vị bùi và ngọt. (This almond candy has a nutty and sweet taste.)
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Context: In Vietnam, "kẹo hạnh nhân" is a popular treat, especially during holidays like Tết (Lunar New Year). It is often presented in decorative boxes as a gift.
- Kẹo hạnh nhân là một món quà Tết truyền thống. (Almond candy is a traditional Tet gift.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kẹo (n): Candy, sweets. The general term for confectionery.
- Hạnh nhân (n): Almond. The nut itself.
- Kẹo hạt (n): Nut candy. A broader category that includes candies made with various nuts.
Synonyms
- Praline (n): A confection of nuts and sugar, often used interchangeably in this context.
- Almond confection (n): A descriptive term in English.
Related Phrases
- Hộp kẹo hạnh nhân: A box of almond candy.
- Anh ấy tặng tôi một hộp kẹo hạnh nhân nhập khẩu. (He gave me a box of imported almond candy.)
Related Idioms
- Ngọt như kẹo: As sweet as candy. Used to describe something very sweet or a very sweet-talking person.
- Lời nói của cô ấy ngọt như kẹo. (Her words are as sweet as candy.) Note: This idiom uses the general word "kẹo," not specifically "kẹo hạnh nhân."