thanh long
[tʰajŋ̟˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]
The English phrase dragon fruit is translated into Vietnamese as thanh long.
thanh long refers to the dragon fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The name thanh long literally translates to blue dragon or azure dragon.
Did you know?
- In Vietnamese culture, the 'Azure Dragon' from the phrase thanh long is not just a name but one of the Four Symbols of the constellations. It represents the East and the season of Spring.
- Dragon fruit is often associated with luck and prosperity in Vietnam, making thanh long a popular fruit to display during the Lunar New Year.
- While thanh long uses a Sino-Vietnamese root for 'blue', Vietnamese speakers use the native word xanh for the actual color of most things in daily life.
Examples in context
- Mình thích ăn trái thanh long.I like eating dragon fruit.
- Có cách nào chế biến quả thanh long không?Is there any way to cook dragon fruit?
- Tôi muốn mua một quả thanh long.I want to buy a dragon fruit.
- Thanh long có vị rất ngọt.Dragon fruit tastes very sweet.
- Em có thích ăn thanh long không?Do you like eating dragon fruit?
Example conversation
Tuấn and Hương are at a local fruit market.
- TuấnEm có muốn ăn thanh long không?Do you want to eat dragon fruit?
- HươngCó, em muốn ăn thanh long.Yes, I want to eat dragon fruit.
- TuấnVậy mình mua hai quả nhé.Then let's buy two fruits.
- HươngVâng, anh chọn quả nào tươi nhé.Yes, please pick some fresh ones.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon fruit” translations and entries thanh long, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries long, thanh, thanh long, CC BY-SA 4.0.
