a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques

võ thuật Trung Quốc, kungfu
a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

khai vị, rượu khai vị
used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

Chúc ngon miệng!, Mời mọi người ăn!
used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip

Chúc bạn có một chuyến đi an toàn!, Chúc bạn đi vui vẻ!
a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

cửa hàng thời trang, tiệm thời trang
small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

đồ trang trí nhỏ, vật trang trí
a feeling of mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

tình bạn, tình đồng đội
complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

quyền tự do hoàn toàn, quyền hành động không giới hạn
a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance

biệt thự, lâu đài
the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface

bản ghép, hình ghép
someone who is employed by a hotel to help guests by booking events, making restaurant reservations, etc.

người phục vụ, nhân viên tiếp tân
an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

người sành ăn, người sành nghệ thuật
a sudden, violent seizure of governmental power by a small group

Đảo chính, Cuộc đảo chính
a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports

người mới debut, người trình làng
having lost social or cultural status, often implying a decline in class or prestige

hạ cấp, mất phẩm giá
the feeling that a current situation has happened before, even though it is new

ảo giác quen thuộc, cảm giác đã trải qua
a phrase or word that intentionally conveys two distinct meanings, usually with one sexual connotation

câu nói đa nghĩa, nói ẩn ý
a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society, indicating a person's status or authority within that hierarchy

cấp bậc, tầng lớp
an oval cake made with a light pastry, filled with cream or custard and topped with chocolate icing

bánh éclair, bánh su kem
a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

tầng lớp tinh hoa, nhóm ưu tú
an individual who has left their native country to settle in another due to political reasons, war, or other upheavals

người di cư, người tị nạn
a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

chán nản, buồn tẻ
a cohesive group of performers in ballet or theater who work together in synchronized movements or actions to support the main performers or create a backdrop for the production

đoàn nhạc, tập thể diễn viên
*** This French expression refers to something that has been done and cannot be changed.

Sự đã rồi, Việc đã rồi
an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

sai lầm xã hội, lỗi giao tiếp
the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

sự khéo léo, tài nghệ
someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

người sành ăn, người thích ăn uống
someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

người sành ăn, người sành rượu
the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

thời trang cao cấp, thời trang đặt làm
fancy and carefully prepared food with beautiful presentation and top-notch ingredients

ẩm thực cao cấp, cuisine tinh tế
a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

món khai vị, đồ nhắm
an intangible quality that makes someone or something attractive, appealing, or intriguing, but which is difficult to describe or define

chất hấp dẫn, vẻ cuốn hút
the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

thuyết tự do kinh doanh, chế độ không can thiệp
someone who is in charge of the waiters and waitresses of a restaurant

người quản lý nhà hàng, bếp trưởng phục vụ
a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

cảm giác khó chịu, tình trạng mệt mỏi
a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans

Lễ hội Mardi Gras, Ngày lễ Mardi Gras
household for three; an arrangement where a married couple and a lover of one of them live together while sharing sexual relations

cuộc sống ba người, gia đình ba người
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

người mới giàu, người giàu có đột ngột
a French style of cooking known for its light, delicate dishes, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation

ẩm thực mới, cuisine mới
the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work

tác phẩm chính, điểm nhấn
a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling

căn hộ thứ hai, chỗ ở tạm thời
a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

hỗn hợp, bộ sưu tập
a French phrase meaning "Please respond," used on invitations to request a reply about whether the person will attend an event or not

câu trả lời, thư hồi âm
a private discussion, often between two people

cuộc trò chuyện riêng tư, cuộc trao đổi riêng
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

đúng vậy, chính xác
a brilliant or masterful performance that attracts a lot of attention or displays great skill

tác phẩm xuất sắc, một biểu diễn xuất sắc
an art technique that deceives the eye by creating realistic optical illusions

tranh 3D, kỹ thuật vẽ giả
used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things or people

so với, đối với
used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something

ấy da, đấy nhé
an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom

nỗi lo âu, sự lo lắng triết lý
*** used when somebody has sneezed to wish them good health

Chúc sức khỏe, Duy trì sức khỏe
a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school

mẫu giáo, trường mầm non
excluded from use or mention

cấm, không được phép
a sweet fruit salad that typically contains shredded coconut, marshmallows, and whipped cream

món salad trái cây ngọt, món tráng miệng ambrosia
stimulating sexual desire

kích thích ham muốn tình dục, thúc đẩy ham muốn tình dục
a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

sự quyến rũ, uy tín
the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole

vũ trụ, thế giới
relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

khiêu dâm, tình dục
a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

cuộc đua marathon, chạy marathon
a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

người hướng dẫn, người cố vấn
a psychological trait or personality disorder where someone is excessively self-centered and believes they are superior to others

Chủ nghĩa tự yêu, Tính tự mãn
a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

kẻ thù không đội trời chung, kẻ thù lớn
