nhãn lồng

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Longan (a specific variety): A specific cultivar of longan fruit (Dimocarpus longan) known for its large size, thick and succulent aril (fleshy part), and very sweet taste. The name "lồng" (cage) is traditionally thought to refer to the practice of covering the fruit clusters with netting or bags for protection.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhãn lồng Hưng Yên rất nổi tiếng. (Hung Yen's 'nhãn lồng' is very famous.)
  • Mùa hè là mùa của nhãn lồng. (Summer is the season for 'nhãn lồng'.)
  • Cùi nhãn lồng dày và rất ngọt. (The flesh of 'nhãn lồng' is thick and very sweet.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used to denote a high-quality, premium product within the longan category, similar to how "Champagne" specifies a sparkling wine from a particular region.
  • Đây không phải nhãn thường, mà là nhãn lồng chính hiệu. (This isn't regular longan, but genuine 'nhãn lồng'.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhãn (n): The general term for longan fruit.

  • Nhãn có nhiều loại khác nhau. (There are many different types of longan.)

• Long nhãn (n): Dried longan, often used in traditional medicine and cooking.

  • Long nhãn dùng để nấu chè. (Dried longan is used to make sweet soup.)

Synonyms

• Premium longan: A high-quality, large variety of longan.
• Cage longan: A direct, descriptive translation of the name.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms with "nhãn lồng," the fruit is culturally associated with abundance and the summer harvest in northern Vietnam, particularly in Hung Yen province.