ngọt mặn

/ŋɔ́t măːn/
adjectiveIntermediate sweet and salty
informal

Describing a flavor that combines sweetness and saltiness, often used for foods that balance these two tastes.

Kem bơ mặn ngọt mặn rất phù hợp với những người thích hương vị pha trộn.

Salted butter caramel is very suitable for those who like blended flavors.

Món tráng miệng ngọt mặn này rất được ưa chuộng ở Nhật Bản.

This sweet and salty dessert is very popular in Japan.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe a balanced flavor profile.

Collocations

hương vị ngọt mặnsweet and salty flavormón ngọt mặnsweet and salty dish

Antonyms

Related Phrases

ngọt béophrase
sweet and fatty
ngọt mặn mòphrase
sweet and salty

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Usage

This phrase is often used to describe dishes like caramelized onions, certain candies, or savory-sweet sauces.

Gold Rule

Flavor Balance

The phrase emphasizes a balanced combination of sweet and salty, not just a mixture of the two.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'ngọt' (sweet) and 'mặn' (salty), describing a flavor profile that blends these two tastes.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used to describe foods or dishes that intentionally combine sweet and salty elements, often creating a unique and appealing taste.

Word Breakdown

ngọt
sweet
root
+
mặn
salty
root
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