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bốc hơi

/ɓok həːj/
verb phrase★Intermediate— to evaporate
general

To change from liquid to vapor, typically due to heat or exposure to air.

Nước bốc hơi nhanh khi nấu.

Water evaporates quickly when boiling.

Hoa hồng bốc hơi nước sau khi tưới.

The roses evaporate water after being watered.

💡

Commonly used to describe the natural process of evaporation in everyday contexts.

Collocations

bốc hơi nướcevaporate waterbốc hơi nhanhevaporate quickly

Synonyms

hơi hóabốc baybay hơi

Antonyms

ngưng tụđóng băng

Related Phrases

bốc hơi nướcphrase
to evaporate water
bốc hơi nhanhphrase
to evaporate quickly

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts to describe the process of evaporation.

⚡Gold Rule

Literal vs. Figurative

While primarily used literally, 'bốc hơi' can also be used metaphorically to describe something disappearing or fading away.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Vietnamese verb 'bốc' (to rise, emit) and 'hơi' (vapor, steam).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in scientific or everyday contexts to describe the process of evaporation. Can also be used metaphorically to describe something disappearing or fading away.

Word Breakdown

bốc
to rise, emit
root
+
hơi
vapor, steam
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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