ớt tây
Definition
- Noun:
- Bell pepper / Capsicum: A type of large, mild pepper with a hollow interior containing seeds. It is characterized by its blocky shape, thick fleshy walls, and sweet flavor with very little to no heat. Commonly found in green, red, yellow, and orange varieties.
- Paprika pepper: In some contexts, it can refer to the specific varieties of pepper dried and ground to make the spice paprika.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi cần một quả ớt tây xanh để làm món xào. (I need a green bell pepper to make the stir-fry.)
- Ớt tây đỏ thường ngọt hơn ớt tây xanh. (Red bell peppers are usually sweeter than green ones.)
- Bột ớt tây khô được gọi là paprika. (Dried ground bell pepper is called paprika.)
Advanced Usage
- "ớt tây chuông": A less common variant explicitly meaning "bell pepper," emphasizing its bell-like shape.
Variants and Related Words
- Ớt chuông (n): The more common Vietnamese term for bell pepper.
- Ớt ngọt (n): Literally "sweet pepper," another synonym highlighting its lack of spiciness.
- Capsicum (n): The botanical genus name for peppers, including bell peppers.
Synonyms
- Bell pepper: The standard English term.
- Sweet pepper: Emphasizes its mild, non-spicy flavor.
- Paprika pepper: When referring to varieties used for the spice.
Related Concepts
- Ớt cay (n): Refers to hot chili peppers, the direct contrast to the mild .
- Ớt chỉ thiên / ớt hiểm (n): Refers to small, very hot chili peppers like bird's eye chilies.