uống
[ʔuəŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to drink; to take a drink of something
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
uống thuốcto take medicine, typically along with water (whether it's a pill or a liquid)
Nhớ uống đủ nước mỗi ngày nhé!Remember to drink enough water every day!
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “uống” mean?
(verb) to drink; to take a drink of something
Is “uống” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.