nguội
[ŋuəj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) cold but not very cold, as in at an average temperature such as room temperature; compare lạnh (“cold; chilly”, at an actually low temperature)
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đồ nguội - đồ lạnhroom-temperature food - refrigerated food
Đói quá ! Còn cơm nguội không ?I'm starving! Is there any cold rice left?
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “nguội” mean?
(adjective) cold but not very cold, as in at an average temperature such as room temperature; compare lạnh (“cold; chilly”, at an actually low temperature)
Is “nguội” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.