ói

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The Vietnamese word "ói" is a verb that means "to vomit" or "to bring up." It describes the action of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth, often due to feeling sick or nauseous.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ói" when talking about someone who feels unwell or has eaten something that disagrees with them.
• It can be used in various contexts, such as discussing illness, overindulgence in food or drink, or reactions to certain smells or tastes.

Example:

1. Simple Sentence:
   • "Tôi cảm thấy buồn nôn và tôi đã ói."
   • (I feel nauseous and I vomited.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, you might describe what caused the vomiting or the situation around it:
  • "Sau khi ăn hải sản, tôi đã ói vì bị ngộ độc thực phẩm."
  • (After eating seafood, I vomited because of food poisoning.)

Word Variants:

• "Nôn" is another word that also means "to vomit." It is often used interchangeably with "ói," but "nôn" can sometimes imply a more forceful or distressing action.

Different Meanings:

• While "ói" primarily means to vomit, it can also be used in a more figurative sense to express feelings of disgust or strong aversion to something (though this usage is less common).

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verb

1. to vomit; to bring up