bất nhẫn
[ʔɓət̚˧˦ ɲən˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) intolerable; insufferable
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) indignant; furious; outraged
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) sympathetic; concerned (of feelings)
Examples
cảm thấy bất nhẫn trước cảnh em bé mồ côito feel compassionate for the plight of an orphan child
Con cảm thấy bất nhẫn mẹ ạ. Con rất thương mẹ, nhìn rõ những đau khổ, bất hạnh của mẹ.I feel sympathetic, mother. I love you very much, I see clearly your anguishes and misfortunes.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bất nhẫn” mean?
(adjective) intolerable; insufferable
Is “bất nhẫn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.