Sao kê

/saːw kɛ/

star fruit

Sao kê rất giàu vitamin C.

Star fruit is very rich in vitamin C.

informal

A tropical fruit with a star-shaped cross-section when sliced, scientifically known as Averrhoa carambola.

Tôi thích ăn sao kê vì nó có hương vị đặc biệt.

I like eating star fruit because it has a unique flavor.

Commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine, often eaten fresh or in salads.

Collocations

sao kê tươifresh star fruitsao kê chínripe star fruit

Star fruit is high in vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a healthy snack choice.

Derived from the fruit's star-shaped cross-section when sliced.

In Vietnamese, 'sao kê' refers specifically to the star fruit, not to be confused with other star-shaped fruits.

sao

star

root

kê

a suffix indicating the fruit's shape

suffix

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