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uống
/uŋ˧˥/
drink
Tôi uống nước mỗi buổi sáng.
I drink water every morning.
neutral
To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
Cô ấy uống trà nóng vào mùa đông.
She drinks hot tea in winter.
Bé uống sữa bằng bình.
The baby drinks milk from a bottle.
Commonly used with beverages like water, tea, coffee, juice, or alcohol.
informal
To consume alcohol habitually or excessively.
Anh ấy hay uống rượu vào cuối tuần.
He often drinks alcohol on weekends.
Often implies drinking alcoholic beverages, especially in social contexts.
neutral
To take medicine or liquid medication.
Bác sĩ bảo bệnh nhân uống thuốc đúng giờ.
The doctor told the patient to take the medicine on time.
Commonly used in healthcare contexts.
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'uống' for eating solid food. Use 'ăn' (eat) instead. For example, 'Tôi ăn cơm' (I eat rice) is correct, not 'Tôi uống cơm'.
Gold Rule
Usage with Objects
Always pair 'uống' with a liquid object. For example, 'uống nước' (drink water), 'uống thuốc' (take medicine), but 'ăn cơm' (eat rice).
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *ʔuːŋʔ, related to Proto-Mon-Khmer *ʔuːŋʔ (to drink).
Usage Notes
The verb 'uống' is used for all types of liquid consumption, including water, tea, coffee, alcohol, and medicine. It does not imply the method of drinking (e.g., sipping, gulping) unless specified by context or additional words like 'húp' (slurp) or 'nốc' (gulp).
Word Breakdown
uống
to drink
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