nao núng
[naːw˧˧ nʊwŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to flinch
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] vậy thì ta đâu cần phải nao núng, lo sợ.[…] and so we need not flinch or be anxious.
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 “nao núng” mean?
(verb) to flinch
Is “nao núng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.