rượu nho
Definition
- Noun:
- Grape wine: An alcoholic beverage made through the fermentation of grapes. This is the direct and most common meaning.
- Wine: In common usage, it is synonymous with the general term for wine, as grape wine is the most prevalent type.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bữa tối sẽ hoàn hảo với một chai rượu nho đỏ. (Dinner would be perfect with a bottle of red grape wine.)
- Cô ấy thích uống rượu nho hơn là rượu mạnh. (She prefers to drink wine rather than spirits.)
- Vùng này nổi tiếng về sản xuất rượu nho. (This region is famous for wine production.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "rượu nho" is often used in a culinary or social context to denote a drink for pairing with food or for celebration, distinguishing it from other alcoholic beverages like rice wine () or spirits ().
Variants and Related Words
Rượu vang (n): This is a direct synonym, also meaning "wine." Rượu nho and rượu vang are often used interchangeably.
- Họ mua rượu vang Pháp. (They bought French wine.)
Rượu nho đỏ (n): red wine.
- Rượu nho đỏ thường được ướp lạnh nhẹ. (Red wine is often served slightly chilled.)
Rượu nho trắng (n): white wine.
- Cá nướng hợp với rượu nho trắng. (Grilled fish pairs well with white wine.)
Synonyms
- Wine: The general English equivalent.
- Grape wine: A more specific translation.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Nâng ly rượu nho: To raise a glass of wine (for a toast).
- Mọi người nâng ly rượu nho chúc mừng cô dâu chú rể. (Everyone raised a glass of wine to toast the bride and groom.)