Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nước lã

[nɨək̚˧˦ laː˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) unboiled water

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Đừng uống nước lã kẻo đau bụng.Don't drink unboiled water, you'll upset your stomach.

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Topics: Water

Common questions

What does “nước lã” mean?

(noun) unboiled water

Is “nước lã” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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