chanh chua

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The Vietnamese word "chanh chua" translates to "tart" or "sour" in English. It is often used to describe something that has a sharp, tangy flavor, like a sour fruit. However, "chanh chua" can also refer to a person's way of speaking or demeanor, particularly when they have a sharp or biting way of expressing themselves.

Usage Instructions:

• In Food Context: You can use "chanh chua" when talking about flavors, especially when discussing fruits like lemons or limes, which are known for their sour taste.
• In Personality Context: When describing a person’s character or speech, it refers to someone who is witty but can also be harsh or critical in their comments.

Examples:

1. In Food:

   • "Trái chanh chua rất ngon trong món nước chấm." (Sour lime is very delicious in dipping sauce.)

2. In Personality:

   • "Cô ấy nói chuyện rất chanh chua, luôn có lời bình luận sắc bén." (She talks in a very sharp-tongued way, always having sharp comments.)

Advanced Usage:

• Describing Situations: You can use "chanh chua" to describe a situation where someone’s remarks or attitudes create tension or discomfort due to their sharpness.
  • "Cuộc họp hôm nay thật chanh chua vì những tranh luận căng thẳng." (Today's meeting was quite tart because of the intense debates.)

Word Variants:

• Chua: This is the base word that means "sour." It can be used on its own to describe sour foods.
• Chua chát: This is a similar expression emphasizing a more complex sourness, often used in culinary contexts.

Different Meanings:

• While "chanh chua" primarily refers to sourness in taste or speech, it can also imply a certain bitterness or harshness in interactions, making it versatile in its usage.

Synonyms:

• Chua: As mentioned, this means sour and can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
• Cay nghiệt: This means "bitter" and can be used to describe sharp comments.
• Đắng: This means "bitter," often used to describe a more intense form of sourness or negativity in speech.

Academic

1. Sharp-tongued, tart, sour
   • những lời chanh chua
     tart words
   • ăn nói chanh chua
     to have a sharp tongue
   • con người chanh chua
     a person with a tart disposition