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  4. nấu sôi

nấu sôi

/nə̂w sɔ̂j/
to boil

Mẹ nấu sôi nước để làm cà phê.

Mom boils water to make coffee.


general

To heat a liquid until it reaches boiling point (100°C/212°F at sea level).

Nấu sôi nước trước khi uống để diệt khuẩn.

Boil water before drinking to kill germs.

Cần nấu sôi trứng 10 phút để chín.

You need to boil eggs for 10 minutes to cook them.

Often used in cooking, food safety, and scientific contexts.

Collocations

nấu sôi nướcboil waternấu sôi trứngboil eggsnấu sôi sữaboil milk

Synonyms

sôinấu

Antonyms

đóng bănglàm lạnh

Related Phrases

sôi tràoidiom
to boil over (figuratively, to become very angry)

Pro Tip

Cooking Tip

Boiling water is essential for making tea, coffee, and sterilizing utensils.

Gold Rule

Safety Rule

Always boil water from a reliable source before drinking to avoid waterborne diseases.

Word Origin

From 'nấu' (to cook) + 'sôi' (to boil).

Usage Notes

Common in everyday cooking and hygiene instructions. Can also refer to heating liquids to a boil in scientific or industrial contexts.

Word Breakdown

nấu
to cook
root
+
sôi
to boil
root
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