nồi hơi

/nɔj həːj/
noun★Intermediate— steamer
informal

A kitchen appliance used for steaming food, typically made of metal with a lid and holes for steam to escape.

Nồi hơi điện rất tiện lợi cho việc nấu ăn nhanh.

Electric steamers are very convenient for quick cooking.

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Commonly used for steaming rice, vegetables, or dumplings.

Collocations

nồi hơi điệnelectric steamernồi hơi gỗwooden steamer

Synonyms

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Usage Tip

This term is often used in the context of traditional Vietnamese cooking methods.

📖Word Origin

From 'nồi' (pot) + 'hơi' (steam), referring to a pot used for steaming food.

📝Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in Vietnamese households for cooking methods that involve steaming.

Word Breakdown

nồi
pot
root
+
hơi
steam
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh