nài
[naːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
𩛷咹油固𦼞㙁
襖默奈之錦羅[I don't mind] Even if my meals only have pickles [on the side],
[and] I have no reason to demand good silk for clothing.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) what can be done
Examples
左軍雖等才高，嘆浪𤞻蔑奈牢𤞺排。Although the Left General is a man of great talent. He laments: a lone tiger, what can be done against a pack of foxes!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) mahout
Common questions
What does “nài” mean?
(verb) to beg
Is “nài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.