Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common

nóng

/nóng/Roman

English meaning: Hot

Definition

Having a high temperature.

Example

“Hôm nay trời nóng quá.”

In English: “It is so hot today.”

Another example: “Hôm nay trời nóng quá.”

Usage — When, Where & How

Everyday neutral adjective for hot temperature, used for weather, food, drinks and objects; also colloquially means 'trending/hot'. No register restriction; learners should note it follows the noun, e.g. 'nước nóng' (hot water).

Etymology & Origin

English — Origin & History

'Nóng' has its origins linked to Middle Vietnamese, conveying heat or warmth. Its usage has evolved but generally refers to temperature or intensity.

Common Collocations

  • nước nóng
  • trời nóng
  • nóng nực
  • nóng lòng
  • món nóng

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Literary Heritage

“Trăm năm trong cõi người ta, chữ tài chữ mệnh khéo là ghét nhau”

/Tram nam trong coi nguoi ta, chu tai chu menh kheo la ghet nhau/

“In a century of human life, talent and fate seem always at odds with each other.”

Nguyen Du (Nguyễn Du) · National Poet of Vietnam · 1765–1820

The Tale of Kieu (Truyện Kiều)

Opening lines of Truyện Kiều — the cornerstone of Vietnamese literature, memorised by millions

“Không có gì quý hơn độc lập, tự do”

/Khong co gi quy hon doc lap, tu do/

“Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom.”

Ho Chi Minh (Hồ Chí Minh) · Revolutionary Leader & Poet · 1890–1969

Prison Diary (Nhật ký trong tù)

Ho Chi Minh's most remembered declaration — spoken to the Vietnamese people

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