quả khế
/kwaː˧˩ kʰe˧˨˧/noun★Intermediate
informal
A small, round, sweet fruit with a rough, brownish shell and translucent white flesh, commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts.
Quả khế rất ngon khi được ăn kèm với nước mía.
Longan is very delicious when eaten with sugarcane juice.
Mùa quả khế thường bắt đầu vào tháng 6.
The longan season usually starts in June.
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Longan is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia, often compared to lychee but with a slightly different flavor.
Collocations
quả khế chínripe longanquả khế khôdried longannước quả khếlongan juice
Synonyms
Related Phrases
quả khế chínphrase
ripe longan
quả khế khôphrase
dried longan
💡Pro Tip
Storage Tip
Fresh longan should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
📖Word Origin
The word 'khế' is derived from the Vietnamese name for the longan fruit, which is native to Southeast Asia.
📝Usage Notes
Longan is often eaten fresh, but it can also be dried or used in candies and desserts. It is a common ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine.
Word Breakdown
quả
fruit
rootkhế
longan
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh