nước muối
[nɨək̚˧˦ muəj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) saltwater; brine (water containing dissolved salt)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) saline solution (used for medical or hygienic purposes)
Examples
Súc miệng bằng nước muối giúp sát khuẩn cổ họng.Gargling with saltwater helps disinfect the throat.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nước muối” mean?
(noun) saltwater; brine (water containing dissolved salt)
Is “nước muối” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.