xi rô
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Definition
- Noun:
- Syrup: A thick, sweet liquid, often made by dissolving sugar in water, sometimes flavored or medicated. It is commonly used as a sweetener, in beverages, or as a base for medicines.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi thích uống cà phê với một ít xi rô. (I like to drink coffee with a little syrup.)
- Xi rô ho là một loại thuốc phổ biến. (Cough syrup is a common medicine.)
- Cô ấy đổ xi rô lên bánh kếp. (She poured syrup on the pancakes.)
Advanced Usage
"Xi rô đặc": Thick syrup, often referring to a concentrated form.
- Công thức này yêu cầu xi rô đặc. (This recipe calls for thick syrup.)
"Xi rô đơn": Simple syrup (a basic mixture of sugar and water).
- Xi rô đơn được dùng để pha nhiều loại cocktail. (Simple syrup is used to make many cocktails.)
Variants and Related Words
Xi-rô: An alternative spelling with a hyphen. The meaning is identical.
- Xi-rô lá phong là đặc sản của Canada. (Maple syrup is a Canadian specialty.)
Nước đường: A more general Vietnamese term for sugar water or syrup, but it may not always imply the same flavorings or medicinal uses as "xi rô".
- Nước đường thường dùng trong nấu ăn. (Sugar water is often used in cooking.)
Synonyms
- Nước ngọt đặc: Concentrated sweet liquid. (Note: This is a descriptive phrase, not a single-word synonym.)
- Mật: Molasses or honey. (This is a different substance but can sometimes be used in similar contexts as a sweet, thick liquid.)
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
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Related Idioms
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