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  4. ngọt ngào

ngọt ngào

/ŋɔ́t ŋàːw/
sweet and fragrant

Trái cam ngọt ngào rất thích hợp cho mùa hè.

Sweet and fragrant oranges are perfect for summer.


informal

Describing something that is both sweet in taste and fragrant in smell, often used for fruits or desserts.

Bánh ngọt ngào này làm tôi nghĩ đến mùa hè.

This sweet and fragrant cake reminds me of summer.

Trái dưa hấu ngọt ngào rất hấp dẫn.

The sweet and fragrant watermelon is very appealing.

This phrase is commonly used to describe the pleasant combination of sweetness and fragrance, especially in food and drinks.

Collocations

trái cây ngọt ngàosweet and fragrant fruitbánh ngọt ngàosweet and fragrant cake

Synonyms

ngọt thơmngọt ngào thơm thắm

Antonyms

đắng cayhôi thối

Related Phrases

ngọt thơmphrase
sweet and fragrant
ngọt ngào thơm thắmphrase
very sweet and fragrant

Pro Tip

Culinary Usage

This phrase is most commonly used to describe food items that are both sweet and fragrant, such as fruits, cakes, and desserts.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'ngọt ngào' is a pleasant phrase, it should be used to describe genuinely sweet and fragrant items to avoid sounding exaggerated.

Word Origin

The phrase combines 'ngọt' (sweet) and 'ngào' (fragrant), emphasizing the dual sensory appeal of sweetness and aroma.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in culinary contexts to describe the pleasant taste and smell of food, particularly fruits and desserts.

Word Breakdown

ngọt
sweet
root
+
ngào
fragrant
root
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