quà sáng
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Definition
- Noun:
- Breakfast: A light morning meal, often eaten quickly or on the go. It typically refers to a simpler, more casual, or portable morning meal compared to a full, sit-down breakfast ("bữa sáng").
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi thường mua quà sáng ở tiệm tạp hóa gần nhà. (I usually buy breakfast at the grocery store near my house.)
- Quà sáng của cô ấy chỉ là một ổ bánh mì và cốc sữa. (Her breakfast is just a banh mi and a glass of milk.)
- Chúng tôi ăn quà sáng tại quán vỉa hè trước khi đi làm. (We ate breakfast at the sidewalk stall before going to work.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "quà sáng" often implies a purchased, ready-to-eat item or a small treat for the morning, contrasting with a prepared home meal. It is deeply embedded in Vietnamese street food culture.
Variants and Related Words
- Bữa sáng (n): Breakfast. This is the more general, formal term for the morning meal and can be a full meal at home.
- Cả gia đình cùng ăn bữa sáng. (The whole family eats breakfast together.)
Synonyms
- Morning meal: A general term for food eaten in the morning.
- Light breakfast: Emphasizes the simple, quick nature of the meal.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Đi ăn quà sáng: To go out for breakfast.
- Cuối tuần chúng tôi thường đi ăn quà sáng ở phố cổ. (On weekends, we often go out for breakfast in the old quarter.)