nề
[ne˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to build with bricks, stones or mortar
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thợ nềa mason
nề tườngto daub
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
Meaning · English
(verb) to fear, to be afraid
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to swell, to become swollen
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) a place where sea salt is evaporated
Common questions
What does “nề” mean?
(verb) to build with bricks, stones or mortar
Is “nề” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.