táo tây

Một quả táo tây đỏ tươi nằm trên một chiếc đĩa gỗ cạnh một con dao nhỏ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Western apple / Apple: A type of fruit from the Malus domestica tree, typically round, with smooth skin that can be red, yellow, or green, and crisp, sweet or tart flesh. The term "táo tây" (literally "Western apple") distinguishes it from other local fruits also called "táo" in Vietnamese.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ mua một cân táo tây ở chợ. (Mom bought a kilogram of apples at the market.)
  • Táo tây này rất giòn và ngọt. (This apple is very crisp and sweet.)
  • Trẻ em thường thích uống nước ép táo tây. (Children often like to drink apple juice.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "táo tây" is used to specify the common apple, especially in contexts where it might be confused with other fruits, such as "táo ta" (a type of small, native Vietnamese apple or jujube).

Variants and Related Words

• Táo (n): A more general term for apple-like fruits, which can sometimes cause ambiguity without context.
• Táo ta (n): Refers to local fruits like the jujube or a small, tart Vietnamese apple, distinct from the common apple.

Synonyms

• Apple: The common fruit from the tree.
• Common apple: Used for clarity.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms with "táo tây," the general word "táo" appears in some expressions. For example:
  • "Khỏe như táo": (As healthy as an apple) An adaptation of the English idiom "as healthy as an apple," though not a direct idiom for "táo tây."