This is the 914th most frequent Vietnamese word.
hóa
The Vietnamese word "hóa" means "to transform," "to convert," or relates to "chemical" or "chemistry" depending on context.
The word 'hóa' is used as a part of the term 'hóa học', which means 'chemistry'. It indicates the scientific discipline related to chemical substances and their interactions.
Cô ấy học ngành hóa học.
She studies chemistry.
Here, 'hóa' appears in 'biến hóa', meaning 'to transform' or 'to change'. It indicates the action of a fundamental change or transformation.
Tình bạn của họ đã biến hóa thành tình yêu.
Their friendship has transformed into love.
In this context, 'hóa' is a component of the term 'hóa chất', which translates to 'chemicals'. It relates to substances created or refined through chemical processes.