Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mangosteen: A tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. The fruit is roughly the size of a tennis ball, with a thick, dark purple or reddish, inedible rind. Inside, the edible pulp is white, juicy, and segmented, known for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Măng cụt là loại trái cây nhiệt đới rất được ưa chuộng. (Mangosteen is a highly favored tropical fruit.)
  • Vỏ măng cụt có màu tím đậm. (The mangosteen's rind is dark purple.)
  • Tôi thích ăn măng cụt vì cơm của nó rất ngọt và thơm. (I like to eat mangosteen because its flesh is very sweet and fragrant.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "măng cụt" refers specifically to the fruit and the tree () that bears it. It is often highlighted in contexts discussing tropical agriculture, export commodities, or the health benefits of its antioxidants.

Variants and Related Words

• Cây măng cụt (n): The mangosteen tree.
  • Cây măng cụt trong vườn nhà tôi năm nay ra rất nhiều quả. (The mangosteen tree in my garden bore a lot of fruit this year.)

Synonyms

• Mangosteen: The direct English translation and common name.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that directly feature the word "măng cụt". The word is used literally to refer to the fruit itself.

noun

1. Mangosteen
2. The name and the shape of this fruit do not look attractive to those who first see it. A mangosteen is as big as a tennis ball and has the dark violet and rough skin. Yet, when peeling off the upper part of the fruit with a small sharp knife and lifting the upper part off, you can see the transparent white pulp inside arranged in equal segments. Just lifting segment by segment of such transparent white pulp to the mouth, you can imagine of having a light and pure refreshment with an easily acceptable little sour taste lingering in your mouth