nấu chảy
[nəw˧˦ t͡ɕaj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to render (e.g. fat)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nấu chảy mỡ cá voito render blubber from whales
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 melt (e.g. metal)
Examples
kim loại nấu chảymolten metal
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nấu chảy” mean?
(verb) to render (e.g. fat)
Is “nấu chảy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.