kẹo nhai
Definition
- Noun:
- Chewing candy, chewy candy: A type of candy that is designed to be chewed for a long time, often having a soft, elastic, or gummy texture. It is not meant to be swallowed quickly but enjoyed through chewing.
- Masticatory: A substance, specifically a candy, intended for prolonged chewing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trẻ con rất thích ăn kẹo nhai. (Children love to eat chewing candy.)
- Cô ấy mua một túi kẹo nhai để nhai cho đỡ buồn miệng. (She bought a bag of chewy candy to chew to avoid boredom.)
Advanced Usage
- "kẹo nhai cao su": This is a specific compound phrase meaning "chewing gum." It is a type of that is specifically made from gum base.
- Anh ấy luôn nhai kẹo nhai cao su khi lái xe. (He always chews gum when driving.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kẹo cao su (n): Chewing gum. (This is a more common and specific term for gum).
- Kẹo dẻo (n): Gummy candy, jelly candy. This is a related type of soft, chewy candy but may not always be designed for prolonged chewing in the same way.
- Kẹo (n): Candy, sweet. The general category.
Synonyms
- Kẹo chewing gum: A direct loanword phrase for chewing gum.
- Kẹo dai: Chewy candy (emphasizing the texture).
Related Phrases (if applicable)
- Nhai kẹo: To chew candy. This is a verb phrase using the core verb "nhai" (to chew).
- Không nên nhai kẹo ồn ào trong thư viện. (You shouldn't chew candy noisily in the library.)
Related Idioms
Note: There are no common idioms specifically for "kẹo nhai." Idioms typically use the general word "kẹo" (candy).