Fruits in Vietnamese: Discovering Common Fruits

Fruits are an essential part of Vietnamese cuisine, often enjoyed not only during meals but also as refreshing desserts. Vietnamese people typically eat fruits at various times throughout the day, especially in the morning, after lunch or dinner, or during festive seasons.

In Vietnamese, the word "fruit" is translated as "quả" or "hoa quả" depending on the context. In everyday usage, people often add "quả" before the name of a fruit to specify it, such as "quả cam" (orange), "quả ổi" (guava), or "quả táo" (apple). The term "hoa quả" is also used to refer to fruits in general, especially when talking about dishes that contain a variety of fruits.

* Vocabulary of Fruits in Vietnamese

• Ambarella - Cóc
• Apple - Táo

• Apricot - Mơ

• Avocado - Bơ

• Banana - Chuối

• Bacaba - Trám

• Blueberry - Việt quất
• Buddha's hand - Phật thủ

• Carambola - Khế

• Cantaloupe - Dưa vàng

• Cherry - Anh đào

• Citrus - Cam quýt

• Coconut - Dừa
• Custard apple - Na

• Cucumber - Dưa leo

• Date - Chà là

• Dragon fruit - Thanh long

• Durian - Sầu riêng

• Fig - Sung

• Ginger - Gừng

• Grapes - Nho

• Guava - Ổi

• Jackfruit - Mít
• Jujube - Táo tàu
• Langsat - Măng cụt

• Lemon - Chanh
• Longan - Nhãn

• Lychee - Vải

• Mango - Xoài

• Mangosteen - Măng cụt

• Mulberry - Dâu tằm

• Nectarine - Mơ

• Orange - Cam

• Papaya - Đu đủ

• Passion fruit - Chanh dây

• Pear - Lê

• Persimmon - Hồng
• Pineapple - Dứa

• Plum - Mận

• Pomegranate - Lựu

• Pomelo - Bưởi

• Raspberry - Mâm xôi

• Rose apple - Roi

• Rambutan - Chôm chôm
• Strawberry - Dâu
• Sapodilla - Hồng xiêm

• Sweet corn - Ngô ngọt

• Soursop - Mãng cầu

• Starfruit - Khế

• Star Apple - Vú sữa

• Tangerine - Quýt
• Tamarind - Me

• Tomato - Cà chua

• Water apple - Mận nước

• Watermelon - Dưa hấu

• Jackfruit - Mít

• Mango - Xoài

• Papaya - Đu đủ

• Pineapple - Dứa

* Some types of fruits can be cultivated and harvested throughout the year in Vietnam

• Banana - Chuối
Characteristics: Thin peel, easy to remove, soft flesh.

Flavor: Mildly sweet with a gentle fragrance.

• Coconut - Dừa

Characteristics: Large fruit, abundant water, thick white flesh.

Flavor: Refreshingly sweet water and creamy, lightly fragrant flesh.

• Guava - Ổi

Characteristics: Thin skin, crispy texture, few or no seeds.

Flavor: Sweet or mildly tart, fresh and aromatic.

• Jackfruit - Mít

Characteristics: Large fruit, thick fleshy segments, big seeds.

Flavor: Intensely sweet with a rich, distinctive aroma.

• Orange - Cam

Characteristics: Round fruit, juicy pulp, easy-to-peel skin.

Flavor: Refreshingly sweet with a hint of tartness.

• Tangerine - Quýt

Characteristics: Thin peel, easy to peel, bright orange color, segmented flesh with few seeds.

Flavor: Sweet and tangy, refreshing with a pleasant aroma.

• Mango - Xoài

Characteristics: Vibrant yellow flesh, soft texture, fiber-free.

Flavor: Richly sweet with a delicate fragrance.

• Sapodilla - Hồng xiêm

Characteristics: Thin brown skin, soft flesh, glossy black seeds.

Flavor: Sweet and rich with a subtle, creamy aroma.

• Watermelon - Dưa hấu

Characteristics: Red, juicy flesh with a thick green rind.

Flavor: Sweet and hydrating, perfect for cooling down.

• Pomegranate - Lựu

Characteristics: Small, juicy seeds in shades of red or pink.

Flavor: Refreshingly sweet with a touch of tartness.

• Pomelo - Bưởi

Characteristics: Large, easily separable segments of juicy pulp.

Flavor: Lightly sweet with a mild tang, pleasantly aromatic.

• Papaya - Đu đủ

Characteristics: Soft flesh, vibrant orange or yellow color, minimal seeds.

Flavor: Gently sweet with a subtle, tropical fragrance.

Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate, with a clear distinction between the rainy and dry seasons. This climate is highly conducive to agriculture, especially the cultivation of tropical fruits, thanks to the warm temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year.