rượu nếp

[ziəw˧˨ʔ nep̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) glutinous rice wine, a pudding or drink from northern Vietnam made from fermented glutinous rice with the aid of yeast and steamed in a banana leaf.

Noun

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

Examples

Rượu nếp này uống một chén là nóng người.One cup of this glutinous rice wine warms you right up.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Can refer to either distilled rice liquor or fermented glutinous rice, depending on context. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Common questions

What does “rượu nếp” mean?

(noun) glutinous rice wine, a pudding or drink from northern Vietnam made from fermented glutinous rice with the aid of yeast and steamed in a banana leaf.

Is “rượu nếp” formal or informal?

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