xê cố

Xê cố là một món tráng miệng mát lạnh và ngọt dịu.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sorbet: A frozen dessert made primarily from sweetened water and fruit juice or purée, containing no dairy products. It is similar to ice cream but lighter and often more icy in texture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trời nóng, chúng tôi ăn xê cố chanh. (It's hot, we are eating lemon sorbet.)
  • Xê cố dâu này có vị rất tự nhiên. (This strawberry sorbet has a very natural taste.)
  • Nhà hàng phục vụ xê cố như món tráng miệng. (The restaurant serves sorbet as a dessert.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "xê cố" is a loanword, derived from the French "sorbet". It is considered a somewhat formal or specific culinary term in Vietnamese.

Variants and Related Words

• Kem trái cây (n): fruit ice cream; a more general term that may sometimes be used interchangeably, though it can imply a dairy-based product.
• Sorbet (n): the direct English/French term, often understood in international contexts.

Synonyms

• Water ice: A simple synonym describing its composition.
• Fruit ice: Highlights the fruit component.

Notes on Usage

• "Xê cố" is not an everyday word in modern Vietnamese. It is most commonly encountered in menus of upscale restaurants, culinary writing, or historical contexts. The more common term for similar frozen desserts is "kem" (ice cream).