nóng hổi
[nawŋ͡m˧˦ hoj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) steaming hot; piping hot; boiling hot
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bát phở nóng hổia steaming hot bowl of phở
trán nó nóng hổihis forehead is burning hot
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) latest, breaking
Examples
tin tức nóng hổilatest news; hot news
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Common questions
What does “nóng hổi” mean?
(adjective) steaming hot; piping hot; boiling hot
Is “nóng hổi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.