nấu
/nəw˧˩˧/verb★Beginner— to cook
general
To prepare food by heating or cooking it.
Anh nấu món canh gà hôm nay.
He cooked chicken soup today.
💡
Commonly used for boiling, frying, or stewing food.
💡Pro Tip
Common Cooking Verbs
In Vietnamese, 'nấu' is used for boiling or stewing, while 'nướng' means to grill or bake.
📖Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *naːw (to cook), related to other Austroasiatic languages.
📝Usage Notes
Often used with specific cooking methods (e.g., nấu lẩu for hot pot).
Từ Điển Việt Anh