nước chín
Definition
- Noun:
- Boiled water: Water that has been heated to its boiling point (100°C or 212°F) and then cooled, typically for the purpose of making it safe to drink by killing harmful microorganisms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bạn nên uống nước chín để đảm bảo vệ sinh. (You should drink boiled water to ensure hygiene.)
- Mẹ pha sữa cho em bé bằng nước chín để nguội. (The mother prepares the baby's formula with cooled boiled water.)
- Ở vùng này, chúng tôi luôn đun nước chín trước khi uống. (In this area, we always boil water before drinking.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nước chín" is specifically used to denote water that has been boiled for purification, distinguishing it from "nước sôi" (water that is currently at a rolling boil) and "nước lã" (raw, unboiled water).
Variants and Related Words
- Nước sôi (n): Boiling water; water that is currently at or near 100°C.
- Cẩn thận, nước sôi đấy! (Be careful, that's boiling water!)
- Nước đun sôi (n): Boiled water (a more descriptive phrase).
- Nước đun sôi đã nguội ở trong bình. (The boiled water has cooled in the jug.)
Synonyms
- Boiled water: The direct and most common translation.
- Sterilized water: Emphasizes the purpose of eliminating germs.
Notes on Usage
- "Nước chín" is a fundamental concept in daily life, public health, and travel advice for Vietnam and other regions where tap water may not be potable. It is the standard recommendation for safe drinking water.
- It is culturally important, especially in contexts involving infant care, food preparation, and illness.