làm nhục
[laːm˨˩ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to humiliate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chúng tôi không muốn làm nhục cô ấy.We didn't want to humiliate her.
Tatoeba sentence #13855641 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to physically violate, especially in a sexual manner
Common questions
What does “làm nhục” mean?
(verb) to humiliate
Is “làm nhục” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.