cam
/kɑːm/
orange
Tôi thích ăn cam mỗi sáng.
I like to eat an orange every morning.
general
A citrus fruit with a sweet and slightly sour taste, typically orange in color.
Cam là một nguồn vitamin C tốt.
Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.
The word 'cam' in Vietnamese refers specifically to the sweet orange fruit, not the color orange.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguishing 'cam' and 'quýt'
Remember that 'cam' refers specifically to sweet oranges, while 'quýt' can refer to both sweet and bitter oranges.
Word Origin
The word 'cam' in Vietnamese is derived from the Chinese character 橘 (jú), which also means orange.
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'cam' refers specifically to the sweet orange fruit, while 'quýt' can refer to both sweet and bitter oranges. The color orange is referred to as 'màu cam' or 'màu da cam'.
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