khuyên lơn
[xwiən˧˧ ləːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to softly but insistently give advice
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] hoặc ta phải khuyên lơn hay nài nỉ thì người kia mới chịu nói ra hết những niềm đau chôn giấu.[…] or we need to be soft but insistent or plead before this person would fully disclose their hidden pain to us.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khuyên lơn” mean?
(verb) to softly but insistently give advice
Is “khuyên lơn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.