Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cách thuỷ

[kajk̟̚˧˦ tʰwi˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) in a way that uses the heat of boiling water without direct contact

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Near-synonym: hấp

nồi cách thuỷbain-marie

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Common questions

What does “cách thuỷ” mean?

(adjective) in a way that uses the heat of boiling water without direct contact

Is “cách thuỷ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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