ngào

/ŋaːw˨˩˦/
adjectiveIntermediate delicious, tasty
informal

Describing food that is very tasty or flavorful, often with a sweet or rich taste.

Trái cam ngào ngọt.

The oranges are sweet and delicious.

Cà phê ngào ngọt này rất phù hợp với mùa hè.

This sweet and delicious coffee is perfect for summer.

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Often used to describe desserts, fruits, or beverages with a rich, pleasant taste.

Collocations

ngào ngọtsweet and deliciousngào ngondelicious and flavorful

Related Phrases

ngào ngọtphrase
sweet and delicious
ngào ngonphrase
delicious and flavorful

💡Pro Tip

Common Pairings

'Ngào' is often combined with 'ngọt' (sweet) or 'ngon' (delicious) to describe food with a rich, pleasant taste.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the root 'ngào' meaning 'delicious' or 'tasty,' often used in combination with other words to describe food with a rich, pleasant taste.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in informal contexts to describe food that is particularly tasty or flavorful. Often paired with 'ngọt' (sweet) or 'ngon' (delicious).

Word Breakdown

ngào
delicious, tasty
root
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