quà bánh
Definition
- Noun:
- Sweets, treats, or snack foods: Refers to various types of sweet or savory baked goods, candies, and other small edible items, often enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or gift. It implies a collection or assortment of such foods.
- Refreshments: Can denote light snacks or treats served on social occasions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ mua rất nhiều quà bánh cho Tết. (Mother bought a lot of sweets and treats for Tet.)
- Trẻ con thích được nhận quà bánh. (Children like to receive treats.)
- Cô ấy chuẩn bị quà bánh cho buổi tiệc. (She prepared refreshments for the party.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a general, collective sense rather than for a single specific item. It carries a connotation of something special, celebratory, or given as a present, not just everyday food.
Variants and Related Words
- Bánh kẹo (n): Candy and cakes; a very close synonym often used interchangeably with "quà bánh."
- Đồ ngọt (n): Sweets, confectionery.
- Quà cáp (n): Gifts and presents (a broader term that can include food gifts).
Synonyms
- Sweets
- Treats
- Confectionery
- Snacks
- Refreshments
Related Idioms and Common Phrases
- Quà bánh trái cây: A phrase meaning "sweets, cakes, and fruits," often used to describe a full assortment of gift foods.
- Biếu ông bà một giỏ quà bánh trái cây. (To give grandparents a basket of sweets, cakes, and fruits.)