sinh tố

Thân thiện

Mẹ làm một ly sinh tố chuối và dâu tây cho bữa sáng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Vitamin: An organic compound that is essential in small quantities for the normal functioning of the body's metabolism. This is the primary and most common meaning.
   • Smoothie, fruit/vegetable blend: A thick, cold beverage made by blending fresh fruits and/or vegetables, often with yogurt, milk, or juice. This is a common, modern usage derived from the phrase "nước sinh tố" (vitamin-rich juice).

Usage Examples

• Noun (Vitamin):

  • Trái cây này chứa nhiều sinh tố C. (This fruit contains a lot of vitamin C.)
  • Cơ thể chúng ta cần nhiều loại sinh tố khác nhau. (Our bodies need many different vitamins.)

• Noun (Smoothie):

  • Mỗi sáng tôi thường uống một ly sinh tố bơ. (Every morning I usually drink a glass of avocado smoothie.)
  • Quán này bán sinh tố xoài rất ngon. (This shop sells very delicious mango smoothies.)

Advanced Usage

• "nước sinh tố": This phrase literally means "vitamin juice" but is commonly understood as "fruit/vegetable smoothie" or "fresh juice."

  • Cô ấy mở một cửa hàng chuyên bán nước sinh tố. (She opened a shop specializing in smoothies.)

• "cối xay sinh tố": This means "blender," the appliance used to make smoothies.

  • Tôi cần một cái cối xay sinh tố để làm nước ép. (I need a blender to make juice.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vitamin (noun): The direct English equivalent for the primary meaning. Often used in scientific or formal contexts.
• Nước ép (noun): Juice. This refers more specifically to pressed juice, not a blended smoothie.
• Smoothie (noun): The direct English equivalent for the beverage meaning.

Synonyms

• Dưỡng chất (noun): Nutrient. A broader term that includes vitamins, minerals, etc.
• Chất bổ (noun): Tonic, nourishing substance. A more general term for health supplements.

Related Phrases

• Bổ sung sinh tố: To supplement vitamins.

  • Bạn nên bổ sung sinh tố nếu chế độ ăn không đủ. (You should supplement vitamins if your diet is insufficient.)

• Thiếu sinh tố: To have a vitamin deficiency.

  • Ăn uống kém có thể dẫn đến thiếu sinh tố. (Poor diet can lead to vitamin deficiency.)

Related Idioms

• "Khỏe như sinh tố": This is a modern, playful idiom meaning "as healthy as a vitamin/smoothie," implying someone is very healthy and energetic.
  • Sau khi uống ly nước đó, tôi cảm thấy khỏe như sinh tố. (After drinking that glass, I felt as healthy as can be.)

Học thuật

noun

1. vitamin