nóng hổi
/nɔŋ hɔjˀ/Describing weather that is both extremely hot and very humid, making it feel oppressive and uncomfortable.
Mùa hè ở đây nóng hổi, mọi người thường tránh ra ngoài vào giờ nắng.
Summer here is very hot and humid, so people usually avoid going outside during the hottest hours.
Nóng hổi như vậy dễ gây mệt mỏi và mất nước.
Such hot and humid weather can easily cause fatigue and dehydration.
This phrase emphasizes both high temperature and high humidity, which together create a particularly uncomfortable feeling.
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💡Pro Tip
Weather Context
This phrase is most commonly used to describe weather conditions, especially in tropical or humid climates.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful for describing weather, avoid using this phrase too frequently in formal contexts.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'nóng' (hot) and 'hổi' (humid), where 'hổi' is an onomatopoeic word mimicking the feeling of oppressive humidity.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe weather conditions, especially in tropical or humid climates. It can also be used metaphorically to describe situations that feel oppressive or overwhelming.