nước sôi
interjectionnoun
Hanoi [nɨək̚˧˦ soj˧˧]Huế [nɨək̚˦˧˥ ʂoj˧˧]Saigon [nɨək̚˦˥ ʂoj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nước sôi means out of my way; coming through; make way.
Meanings of nước sôi in English
Interjection
- Southern Vietnam, idiomatic out of my way, coming through, make way
Noun
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nước, sôi.
Etymology
nước (“water”) + sôi (“to boil”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nước sôi mean in English?
nước sôi (interjection) means "out of my way; coming through; make way".
How do you pronounce nước sôi?
IPA: Hanoi [nɨək̚˧˦ soj˧˧]; Saigon [nɨək̚˦˥ ʂoj˧˧]. Tones: nước — rising tone (sắc), sôi — level tone (ngang).