nồi
[noj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a cooking pot; compare hũ (“storage pot”)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lọ nồisoot on a pot
Đun canh trong nồi này nhé.Cook the soup in this pot.
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 ↗ Local usage: Nồi is a general pot; Vietnamese does not usually distinguish it from saucepan in everyday speech. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “nồi” mean?
(noun) a cooking pot; compare hũ (“storage pot”)
Is “nồi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.