TheVietnameseword "nhôn nhốt" describes a tastethat is somewhatsour or acid. It is oftenusedtorefertofruits or fooditemsthathave a tangy or slightlyacidicflavor, makingthemrefreshingbutnotoverlysour.
Usage Instructions:
Use "nhôn nhốt" whenyouwanttodescribetheflavor of food, especially fruits.
It can be used in bothcasualconversationsandmoreformaldiscussionsaboutfood.
Example:
Bưởinhôn nhốt: "Thepomelo is sourish." Thismeansthatthepomelohas a slightlysourtastethat is pleasantandrefreshing.
AdvancedUsage:
You can combine "nhôn nhốt" withotherwordstodescribe a morecomplexflavorexperience. Forexample: