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cà chua

/kaː t͡ɕuə/
noun★Beginner
formal

A red, round fruit that is commonly used in salads, sauces, and cooking. It is scientifically known as Solanum lycopersicum and is often considered a vegetable in culinary contexts.

Cà chua là một thành phần quan trọng trong món salad.

Tomatoes are an important ingredient in salads.

Cà chua có nhiều vitamin C và lycopene tốt cho sức khỏe.

Tomatoes contain a lot of vitamin C and lycopene, which are good for health.

💡

In Vietnamese cuisine, tomatoes are often used in soups, stews, and fresh dishes.

Collocations

cà chua xanhgreen tomatocà chua hồngpink tomatocà chua nấu chuasour tomato soup

Synonyms

Related Phrases

cà chua nấu chuaphrase
sour tomato soup
cà chua xanhphrase
green tomato

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Use

Tomatoes are versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, from fresh salads to cooked sauces.

📖Word Origin

The word 'cà chua' is derived from the Vietnamese adaptation of the Spanish word 'tomate,' which itself comes from the Nahuatl word 'tomatl.'

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'cà chua' is a common word for tomatoes, and it is often used in both formal and informal contexts. The word can refer to both the raw fruit and the cooked vegetable.

Word Breakdown

cà
a general term for certain types of fruits or vegetables
root
+
chua
sour
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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