FRUIT

Mango

(n) /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/ — Xoài — [EN]: A tropical fruit with smooth skin, orange-yellow flesh, and a large hard seed. — [Ex]: She sliced a ripe mango for breakfast.

Durian

(n) /ˈdʊr.i.ən/ — Sầu riêng — [EN]: A large tropical fruit with a spiky hull and a strong, distinctive odor. — [Ex]: Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia.

Jackfruit

(n) /ˈdʒæk.fruːt/ — Mít — [EN]: A very large tropical fruit with a bumpy green skin and sweet yellow flesh. — [Ex]: We bought a whole jackfruit from the local market.

Dragon fruit

(n) /ˈdræɡ.ən ˌfruːt/ — Thanh long — [EN]: A tropical fruit with vibrant pink skin and white or red flesh speckled with black seeds. — [Ex]: Dragon fruit looks exotic and tastes mildly sweet.

Mangosteen

(n) /ˈmæŋ.ɡə.stiːn/ — Măng cụt — [EN]: A tropical fruit with a thick purple rind and sweet, juicy white segments. — [Ex]: Mangosteen has a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

Rambutan

(n) ræmˈbuː.tən/ — Chôm chôm — [EN]: A red, hairy tropical fruit closely related to the lychee. — [Ex]: Peeling a rambutan reveals a translucent, juicy flesh.

Longan

(n) /ˈlɑːŋ.ɡən/ — Nhãn — [EN]: A small, round, sweet tropical fruit with a thin brown shell. — [Ex]: My grandmother loves eating fresh longans in the summer.

Lychee

(n) /ˈliː.tʃiː/ — Vải — [EN]: A small tropical fruit with a rough pinkish shell and sweet white flesh. — [Ex]: Lychee martinis are popular at the restaurant.

Guava

(n) /ˈɡwɑː.və/ — Ổi — [EN]: A tropical fruit with green skin, pink or white flesh, and many small seeds. — [Ex]: Guava juice is rich in vitamin C.

Papaya

(n) /pəˈpaɪ.ə/ — Đu đủ — [EN]: An elongated tropical fruit with orange flesh and numerous small black seeds. — [Ex]: He squeezed some lime juice over the fresh papaya.

Banana

(n) /bəˈnæn.ə/ — Chuối — [EN]: A long, curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and soft sweet flesh. — [Ex]: Monkeys are famous for loving bananas.

Pineapple

(n) /ˈpaɪnˌæp.əl/ — Dứa / Thơm / Khóm — [EN]: A large tropical fruit with a spiky tough skin and sweet, juicy yellow flesh. — [Ex]: Pineapple is a great topping for some styles of pizza.

Coconut

(n) /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ — Dừa — [EN]: A large, hard-shelled nut filled with clear liquid and white flesh. — [Ex]: They drank fresh coconut water straight from the shell.

Avocado

(n) /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/ — Bơ — [EN]: A pear-shaped green fruit with a creamy texture and a large pit. — [Ex]: Spread some mashed avocado on your toast.

Passion fruit

(n) /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌfruːt/ — Chanh dây / Chanh leo — [EN]: A small fruit with a wrinkled purple or yellow rind and tart, seedy pulp. — [Ex]: Passion fruit adds a wonderful tartness to desserts.

Soursop

(n) /ˈsaʊər.sɑːp/ — Mãng cầu xiêm — [EN]: A prickly green tropical fruit with a sweet and sour white pulp. — [Ex]: Soursop smoothies are incredibly refreshing.

Sugar apple / Custard apple

(n) /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˌæp.əl/ — Na / Mãng cầu ta — [EN]: A knobby green fruit with sweet, custard-like white segments. — [Ex]: The sugar apple is extremely sweet when fully ripe.

Sapodilla

(n) /ˌsæp.əˈdɪl.ə/ — Hồng xiêm / Sabôchê — [EN]: A brown, round tropical fruit with a sweet, grainy flesh resembling pear. — [Ex]: Sapodilla tastes like a mix of brown sugar and pear.

Star apple

(n) /ˈstɑːr ˌæp.əl/ — Vú sữa — [EN]: A round fruit with a purple or green rind that shows a star pattern when cut horizontally. — [Ex]: When you cut a star apple in half, you can see its star-shaped core.

Starfruit

(n) /ˈstɑːr.fruːt/ — Khế — [EN]: A star-shaped tropical fruit with a crisp texture and tart-sweet flavor. — [Ex]: Slice the starfruit crosswise to get beautiful star shapes.

Tamarind

(n) /ˈtæm.ə.rɪnd/ — Me — [EN]: A brown pod-like fruit containing a sweet and sour sticky pulp. — [Ex]: Tamarind paste is widely used in Southeast Asian cooking.

Water apple / Wax apple

(n) /ˈwɔː.tər ˌæp.əl/ — Mận (miền Nam) / Roi — [EN]: A bell-shaped, crisp fruit with a high water content. — [Ex]: Wax apples are perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot day.

Ambarella

(n) /ˌæm.bəˈrel.ə/ — Cóc — [EN]: A tropical fruit with a crunchy texture and a sour, tangy taste. — [Ex]: Green ambarella is delicious when dipped in chili salt.

Star gooseberry

(n) /ˈstɑːr ˈɡuːz.ber.i/ — Chùm ruột — [EN]: A small, ribbed, pale yellow fruit known for its extremely sour taste. — [Ex]: Star gooseberries are often pickled or used in sour soups.

Persimmon

(n) /pərˈsɪm.ən/ — Hồng — [EN]: An orange-red fruit resembling a tomato, known for its sweet flavor when ripe. — [Ex]: The ripe persimmon was incredibly sweet and soft.

Pomegranate

(n) /ˈpɑː.mɪˌɡræn.ɪt/ — Lựu — [EN]: A round red fruit filled with juicy, ruby-red seeds called arils. — [Ex]: Sprinkle some pomegranate seeds over the salad for a pop of color.

Fig

(n) /ˈfɪɡ/ — Sung (thường) — [EN]: A soft, sweet pear-shaped fruit filled with many tiny crunchy seeds. — [Ex]: Fresh figs pair beautifully with cheese.

Plum

(n) /ˈplʌm/ — Mận (miền Bắc) — [EN]: A small, round fruit with smooth purple, red, or yellow skin and a flat pit. — [Ex]: She baked a delicious plum tart for dessert.

Peach

(n) /ˈpiːtʃ/ — Đào — [EN]: A round, fuzzy-skinned fruit with sweet, juicy yellow or white flesh. — [Ex]: Nothing beats a juicy peach in the middle of summer.

Pear

(n) /per/ — Lê — [EN]: A sweet, juicy fruit that is typically narrow at the stem and wider at the base. — [Ex]: He peeled a crisp pear for his afternoon snack.

Orange

(n) /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/ — Cam — [EN]: A round citrus fruit with a tough bright orange rind and juicy segments. — [Ex]: Freshly squeezed orange juice is a breakfast staple.

Mandarin / Tangerine

(n) /ˈmæn.də.rɪn/ — Quýt — [EN]: A small, sweet citrus fruit that is easy to peel. — [Ex]: He packed a mandarin in his lunchbox.

Pomelo

(n) /ˈpɑː.mɪ.loʊ/ — Bưởi — [EN]: The largest citrus fruit, with a thick rind and sweet, mild segments. — [Ex]: Pomelo segments are often used in traditional salads.

Grapefruit

(n) /ˈɡreɪp.fruːt/ — Bưởi chùm / Bưởi đắng — [EN]: A large, round, bitter-sweet citrus fruit with yellow or pink flesh. — [Ex]: She eats half a grapefruit every morning.

Lime

(n) /ˈlaɪm/ — Chanh xanh (chanh ta) — [EN]: A small, round, green citrus fruit with highly acidic juice. — [Ex]: Add a squeeze of lime to your noodles for better flavor.

Lemon

(n) /ˈlem.ən/ — Chanh vàng (chanh tây) — [EN]: An oval, yellow citrus fruit with a very sour and acidic taste. — [Ex]: Hot water with lemon is a soothing drink.

Kumquat

(n) /ˈkʌm.kwɑːt/ — Quất / Tắc / Hạnh — [EN]: A tiny, oval citrus fruit eaten whole, including its sweet rind and sour flesh. — [Ex]: Kumquat trees are popular decorations during the Lunar New Year.

Calamansi

(n) /ˌkæl.əˈmæn.si/ — Tắc / Quất (lai) — [EN]: A small, round citrus hybrid native to Asia with a sharp, sour taste. — [Ex]: I prefer seasoning my seafood sauce with calamansi juice.

Buddha's hand

(n) /ˈbʊd.əz hænd/ — Phật thủ — [EN]: An exotic, finger-shaped citrus fruit grown mainly for its fragrant zest. — [Ex]: Buddha's hand is prized for its intense citrus aroma.

Citron

(n) /ˈsɪt.rən/ — Thanh yên — [EN]: A large, thick-skinned citrus fruit that resembles a bumpy lemon. — [Ex]: The rind of the citron is often candied for baking.

Blood orange

(n) /ˌblʌd ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/ — Cam máu — [EN]: A variety of orange with dark red, crimson-colored flesh. — [Ex]: Blood orange juice has a rich, raspberry-like undertone.

Finger lime

(n) /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər ˌlaɪm/ — Chanh ngón tay — [EN]: A narrow citrus fruit filled with caviar-like, juice-bursting pearls. — [Ex]: Chefs love using finger lime as a gourmet garnish.

Key lime

(n) /ˌkiː ˈlaɪm/ — Chanh Key (chanh hạt) — [EN]: A small, exceptionally tart variety of lime famous for its use in pies. — [Ex]: Key lime pie is a classic American dessert.

Meyer lemon

(n) /ˌmaɪ.ər ˈlem.ən/ — Chanh Meyer (chanh vàng ngọt) — [EN]: A small, rounder lemon that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons. — [Ex]: Meyer lemons are excellent for making lemonade.

Watermelon

(n) /ˈwɔː.tərˌmel.ən/ — Dưa hấu — [EN]: A large, round fruit with a green rind, watery red flesh, and black seeds. — [Ex]: Watermelon is the ultimate fruit for a hot summer picnic.

Cantaloupe / Rockmelon

(n) /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ — Dưa lưới vàng — [EN]: A melon with a netted rind and sweet, fragrant orange flesh. — [Ex]: Cantaloupe makes a fine refreshing appetizer.

Honeydew melon

(n) /ˈhʌn.i.duː ˌmel.ən/ — Dưa lê / Dưa lưới xanh — [EN]: A smooth, pale green melon with sweet, juicy light-green flesh. — [Ex]: Honeydew melon adds a mild sweetness to the fruit salad.

Strawberry

(n) /ˈstrɔː.ber.i/ — Dâu tây — [EN]: A small, red, heart-shaped berry with tiny seeds on its skin. — [Ex]: We went to the farm to pick fresh strawberries.

Mulberry

(n) /ˈmʌl.ber.i/ — Dâu tằm — [EN]: A small, sweet, dark purple or red berry that grows on trees. — [Ex]: The birds gathered to eat the ripe fruits from the mulberry tree.

Blackberry

(n) /ˈblæk.ber.i/ — Mâm xôi đen — [EN]: A dark purple, bumpy aggregate berry with a sweet-tart flavor. — [Ex]: Watch out for thorns when picking wild blackberries.

Blueberry

(n) /ˈbluː.ber.i/ — Việt quất — [EN]: A small, round, sweet blue berry high in antioxidants. — [Ex]: He loves adding a handful of blueberries to his breakfast oatmeal.

Raspberry

(n) /ˈræz.ber.i/ — Mâm xôi đỏ — [EN]: A soft, red, hollow aggregate berry with a sweet, delicate flavor. — [Ex]: Raspberry jam goes perfectly with fresh scones.

Cranberry

(n) /ˈkræn.ber.i/ — Nam việt quất — [EN]: A small, tart, red berry often used to make sauces and juice. — [Ex]: Cranberry sauce is traditional for Thanksgiving dinner.

Grape

(n) /ˈɡreɪp/ — Nho — [EN]: A small, round, smooth-skinned berry growing in clusters, used for making wine. — [Ex]: Green grapes are a perfect, mess-free snack.

Cherry

(n) /ˈtʃer.i/ — Anh đào / Cherry — [EN]: A small, round, deep-red fruit with a long stem and a single hard pit. — [Ex]: She placed a bright red cherry on top of the sundae.

Gooseberry

(n) /ˈɡuːz.ber.i/ — Quả lý gai — [EN]: A small, round, tart green or pink berry with translucent striped skin. — [Ex]: Gooseberry pie has a wonderful tart flavor.

Cape gooseberry

(n) /ˌkeɪp ˈɡuːz.ber.i/ — Thù lù / Tầm bóp — [EN]: A small orange berry enclosed in a papery husk, with a sweet-tart taste. — [Ex]: Cape gooseberries look like tiny golden lanterns.

Elderberry

(n) /ˈel.dər.ber.i/ — Quả cơm cháy — [EN]: A tiny, dark purple berry often used to make medicinal syrups for immunity. — [Ex]: Elderberry syrup is a popular remedy during cold season.

Acai berry

(n) /ˌæ.saɪˈiː ˌber.i/ — Quả Acai — [EN]: A small, dark purple berry from the Amazon, highly praised as a superfood. — [Ex]: An acai berry bowl topped with granola is a healthy breakfast.

Goji berry

(n) /ˈɡoʊ.dʒi ˌber.i/ — Kỷ tử — [EN]: A small, bright orange-red dried berry commonly used in traditional medicine. — [Ex]: Goji berries add a subtle sweetness to herbal soups.

Kiwi fruit

(n) /ˈkiː.wiː ˌfruːt/ — Kiwi — [EN]: An oval fruit with fuzzy brown skin and bright green flesh with tiny black seeds. — [Ex]: Kiwi fruit looks stunning when sliced into plates.

Apple

(n) /ˈæp.əl/ — Táo — [EN]: A round fruit with crisp flesh and red, green, or yellow skin. — [Ex]: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Apricot

(n) /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɑːt/ — Mơ — [EN]: A small, soft, orange-colored fruit related to the peach and plum. — [Ex]: Dried apricots make a convenient and sweet snack.

Fig (Sweet)

(n) /ˈfɪɡ/ — Vả / Sung ngọt — [EN]: A soft, sweet variety of fig often eaten dried or fresh. — [Ex]: Sweet figs go wonderfully well with cured meats.

Olive

(n) /ˈɑː.lɪv/ — Ô liu — [EN]: A small, bitter green or black fruit used to make oil or eaten pickled. — [Ex]: He ordered a pizza topped with black olives.

Prune

(n) /ˈpruːn/ — Mận sấy khô — [EN]: A dried plum, known for its sweet taste and digestive benefits. — [Ex]: Drinking prune juice can help with digestion.

Persimmon (Fuyu)

(n) /pərˈsɪm.ən/ — Hồng giòn — [EN]: A non-astringent variety of persimmon that can be eaten crisp like an apple. — [Ex]: Fuyu persimmons are delightfully crunchy and sweet.

Jujube

(n) /ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/ — Táo ta / Táo tàu — [EN]: A small red or brown fruit, also known as a Chinese date. — [Ex]: Dried jujubes are essential in traditional Asian herbal teas.

Raisin

(n) /ˈreɪ.zən/ — Nho khô — [EN]: A dried grape, usually dark brown or golden, used widely in baking. — [Ex]: Oatmeal raisin cookies are my absolute favorite.

Avocado (Hass)

(n) /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/ — Bơ Hass — [EN]: A popular avocado variety with dark, pebbly skin and rich, creamy flesh. — [Ex]: Hass avocados are the gold standard for making guacamole.

Passion flower fruit

(n) /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər ˌfruːt/ — Quả lạc tiên / Chanh dây — [EN]: The fruit of the passion flower, another term for passion fruit. — [Ex]: The passion flower fruit has a highly aromatic and tart pulp.

Hami melon

(n) /ˈhɑː.mi ˌmel.ən/ — Dưa vàng Hami — [EN]: A type of musk melon known for its sweet, crisp white or orange flesh. — [Ex]: Hami melon is prized for its extreme sweetness and crunch.

Plantain

(n) /ˈplæn.tɪn/ — Chuối nấu / Chuối sáp / Chuối tiêu — [EN]: A large, starchy banana variety that is typically cooked before being eaten. — [Ex]: Fried plantains are a popular side dish in Caribbean cuisine.

Gac fruit

(n) /ˈɡæk ˌfruːt/ — Gấc — [EN]: A spiky, bright orange tropical fruit with deep red arils inside. — [Ex]: Gac fruit sticky rice is a festive dish served at Vietnamese weddings.

Acerola cherry

(n) /ˌæs.əˈroʊ.lə ˈtʃer.i/ — Sơ ri — [EN]: A small, bright red, exceptionally tart fruit packed with Vitamin C. — [Ex]: Acerola cherry extract is used in many vitamin supplements.

Dracontomelon

(n) /drəˌkɒnˈtɒmɪlɒn/ — Sấu — [EN]: A sour green fruit common in Asia, used to sour soups or candied. — [Ex]: Hanoians love refreshing drinks made from pickled dracontomelon.

Breadfruit

(n) /ˈbred.fruːt/ — Sa kê — [EN]: A large, starchy tropical fruit that tastes like freshly baked bread when cooked. — [Ex]: Roasted breadfruit has a texture similar to potatoes.

Cacao fruit

(n) /kəˈkaʊ ˌfruːt/ — Quả ca cao — [EN]: The large pod containing the seeds from which chocolate is made. — [Ex]: Opening a cacao fruit reveals white pulp covering the chocolate beans.

Cashew apple

(n) /ˈkæʃ.uː ˌæp.əl/ — Quả điều (Phần cuống phình to) — [EN]: The fleshy, juicy stalk attached to the cashew nut. — [Ex]: The cashew apple is highly perishable but makes a tasty juice.

Nipa palm fruit

(n) /ˈniː.pə pɑːm ˌfruːt/ — Dừa nước — [EN]: A cluster fruit from the mangrove palm containing translucent, jelly-like seeds. — [Ex]: Nipa palm fruit is a popular ingredient in sweet desserts.

Palmyra palm fruit

(n) /pælˈmaɪ.rə pɑːm ˌfruːt/ — Thốt nốt — [EN]: A large round fruit containing sweet, jelly-like translucent kernels. — [Ex]: Palmyra palm fruit kernels are cool and refreshing on summer days.

Langsat

(n) /ˈlɑːŋ.sæt/ — Bòn bon — [EN]: A small, round, grayish-yellow fruit growing in clusters with sweet segments. — [Ex]: Peel the langsat carefully to avoid the sticky sap on its skin.

Rambai

(n) /ˈrɑːm.baɪ/ — Dâu da — [EN]: A small, round tropical fruit in clusters with a velvety skin and sweet-sour flesh. — [Ex]: Rambai fruits hang beautifully in long ropes from the tree trunk.

Wood apple

(n) /ˈwʊd ˌæp.əl/ — Quách — [EN]: A hard, round fruit with a woody rind and a pungent, edible brown pulp. — [Ex]: Wood apple pulp is often mixed with sugar to make chutney.

Eggfruit / Canistel

(n) /ˈeɡ.fruːt/ — Lêkima / Trứng gà — [EN]: A yellow-orange fruit with a dense, creamy texture resembling a cooked egg yolk. — [Ex]: Eggfruit has a sweet, rich flavor similar to sweet potato custard.

Velvet apple

(n) /ˈvel.vɪt ˌæp.əl/ — Hồng nhung — [EN]: A round fruit covered in a fine velvety fur, with a dry, sweet white flesh. — [Ex]: The skin of the velvet apple is furry, but the flesh inside is sweet.

Snake fruit / Salak

(n) /ˈsneɪk ˌfruːt/ — Quả mây / Mây Thái / Da rắn — [EN]: A fruit with a scaly, snake-like skin and crisp, sweet, slightly acidic segments. — [Ex]: Be careful peeling snake fruit, as its scaly skin can be sharp.

Miracle fruit

(n) /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl ˌfruːt/ — Trái thần kỳ — [EN]: A small red berry that contains a protein making sour foods taste sweet. — [Ex]: After eating a miracle fruit, a fresh lemon tastes just like lemonade.