sôi nước

/soj nɨək/
phraseIntermediate to boil water
informal

To bring water to a boil, typically for cooking or making tea.

Chị ấy sôi nước để nấu cháo.

She boils water to cook porridge.

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This phrase is commonly used in everyday cooking contexts.

Collocations

sôi nướcboil watersôi nước đểboil water to

Related Phrases

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Common Usage

This phrase is often used in cooking instructions or when making tea.

📖Word Origin

From the Vietnamese verb 'sôi' (to boil) and noun 'nước' (water).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese households when preparing meals or beverages.

Word Breakdown

sôi
to boil
verb
+
nước
water
noun
Từ Điển Việt Anh