nước

/nɨək/
nounBeginner
formal

Water

Nước là nguồn sống của mọi sinh vật.

Water is the source of life for all living things.

general

Liquid

Nước trong chai này là nước uống.

The liquid in this bottle is drinking water.

general

Country

Tôi đến từ nước Việt Nam.

I come from the country of Vietnam.

informal

Juice

Nước cam là một loại nước uống rất bổ.

Orange juice is a very nutritious drink.

Collocations

nước uốngdrinking waternước mắmfish saucenước hoaperfume

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

nước mắtphrase
tears
nước mắtphrase
tears

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Always pay attention to the context when using 'nước' to determine whether it refers to water or a country.

Gold Rule

Clarity in Communication

To avoid confusion, specify the type of 'nước' you are referring to, such as 'nước uống' for drinking water or 'nước nước' for tears.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Vietnamese nước (水), meaning 'water'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'nước' can refer to both water and country, depending on context. In formal contexts, it typically means water, while in informal or specific contexts, it can mean juice or other liquids.

Word Breakdown

nước
water or country
root
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