nấu
[nəw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to cook
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nấu cơmto cook/boil rice
Tối nay ai nấu cơm vậy?Who’s cooking tonight?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to boil (water)
Common questions
What does “nấu” mean?
(verb) to cook
Is “nấu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.