ngậm nước
[ŋəm˧˨ʔ nɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to hold water in one's mouth
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) hydrated
Examples
silica ngậm nướchydrated silica
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) waterlogged
Common questions
What does “ngậm nước” mean?
(verb) to hold water in one's mouth
Is “ngậm nước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.