sành ăn
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Knowledgeable about food; having a refined palate: Describes a person who has extensive experience and expertise in discerning, appreciating, and evaluating the quality, flavor, and preparation of food and drink.
- A connoisseur of food; a gourmet: Refers to someone who cultivates a sophisticated understanding of fine cuisine.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ông ấy rất sành ăn, có thể nhận ra tất cả các loại gia vị trong món này. (He is very knowledgeable about food; he can identify all the spices in this dish.)
- Muốn chọn nhà hàng ngon, bạn nên hỏi những người sành ăn. (To choose a good restaurant, you should ask people who are food connoisseurs.)
- Cô ấy sành ăn nên món nào cũng phải nấu thật tinh tế. (She has a refined palate, so every dish must be cooked with great finesse.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe a deep, cultivated expertise, not just a casual liking for good food. It implies a level of study and experience that allows for critical judgment.
Variants and Related Words
- Sành (adj): Experienced, knowledgeable, or connoisseur-like in a specific field (e.g., = wine connoisseur, = art connoisseur).
- Gourmet (n): A connoisseur of fine food and drink. This is a close equivalent in English.
Synonyms
- Food connoisseur
- Gourmet
- Epicure
- Having a refined/sophisticated palate
Related Idioms
- While "sành ăn" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, it is the core concept in phrases describing culinary expertise.
- Be a connoisseur in (of) food