nướng

/nɯə̯ŋ/
verbBeginner to grill or roast
informal

To cook food by exposing it to direct heat, typically over an open flame or grill.

Chúng tôi nướng bánh mì mỗi cuối tuần.

We grill bread every weekend.

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Commonly used for grilling meats, vegetables, or bread over charcoal or an open flame.

informal

To tan or get sunburned from prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Nếu ngồi ngoài trời quá lâu, da sẽ nướng.

If you sit outside too long, your skin will get sunburned.

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Used metaphorically to describe the effect of strong sunlight on the skin.

Related Phrases

nướng thanphrase
to grill over charcoal

💡Pro Tip

Grilling Techniques

In Vietnamese cooking, 'nướng' often refers to grilling over charcoal for a smoky flavor.

Gold Rule

Metaphorical Use

The verb 'nướng' can also mean 'to get sunburned' when referring to skin exposure to sunlight.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Proto-Vietic root *ɲuːŋ, meaning 'to roast' or 'to grill.'

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'nướng' is commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine to describe grilling or roasting food. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the effect of sunlight on the skin.

Word Breakdown

nướng
to grill or roast
root
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