nước tương
[nɨək̚˧˦ tɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Soy sauce — the Southern word; Northerners say xì dầu.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nước chấm làm từ đậu nành — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói xì dầu.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Cơm chiên chan chút nước tương là đủ ngon.Fried rice with a splash of soy sauce is all you need.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nước tương” mean?
Soy sauce — the Southern word; Northerners say xì dầu.
Is “nước tương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“xì dầu” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.