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The Vietnamese word "sôi" is primarily a verb that means "to boil." It describes the process of heating a liquid until it reaches a temperature where bubbles form and rise to the surface. This is commonly used when cooking, especially with water or soups.

Basic Usage:

• As a verb: You can use "sôi" when talking about cooking or when water reaches a boiling point.
  • Example: "Nước đã sôi." (The water is boiling.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Sôi" can also be used in a figurative sense to describe excitement or intensity in a situation.
  • Example: "Không khí trong buổi tiệc rất sôi nổi." (The atmosphere at the party is very lively/exciting.)

Word Variants:

• The adjective form of "sôi" is also "sôi," which means "boiled" when describing food.
  • Example: "Trứng sôi" means "boiled eggs."

Different Meanings:

• Besides its primary meaning of boiling, "sôi" can describe something that is lively or animated, often in social contexts.
• In a more abstract sense, "sôi" can refer to heated discussions or passionate debates.

Synonyms:

• Other words that might be used in similar contexts include:
  • "Nấu" (to cook)
  • "Sục sôi" (to bubble up)
  • "Sôi nổi" (lively, animated)

Summary:

• "Sôi" is a versatile word that means "to boil," can describe the state of being boiled, and also applies to lively situations.

Academic

verb

1. to boil to rumble

adj

1. boiled