sâm-banh
Definition
- Noun:
- Champagne: A type of sparkling wine that originates from the Champagne region of France. It is typically associated with celebrations and luxury.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Họ mở chai sâm-banh để chúc mừng. (They opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate.)
- Sâm-banh Pháp thường có giá rất cao. (French champagne is often very expensive.)
- Cô ấy thích uống sâm-banh vào dịp năm mới. (She likes to drink champagne on New Year's.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used specifically for sparkling wine produced according to the methods and from the region required by law to be called "Champagne." Other sparkling wines are not correctly called "sâm-banh."
Variants and Related Words
- Rượu vang sủi tăm (n): A general term for sparkling wine, which may not be true champagne.
- Chúng tôi uống rượu vang sủi tăm thay cho sâm-banh. (We drank sparkling wine instead of champagne.)
Synonyms
- Champagne: The direct English equivalent.
- Bubbly: An informal English term for champagne or sparkling wine.
Related Idioms
- : To pop like a champagne bottle; used metaphorically to describe something bursting with energy or excitement.
- Buổi tiệc nổ như chai sâm-banh. (The party popped like a champagne bottle.)