Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nệ

[ne˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to be a stickler for, to insist on strict observance of (decorum, formality…)

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

[…] Khổng-tử nói rằng: Ta tuy có hơn tuổi các ngươi, nhưng các ngươi đừng vì ta mà nệ, chí mình thế nào, cứ thẳng mà nói.[…] Confucius said: "I may be older than you, but do not let my presence make you sticklers for decorum; as is your will, so you speak out."

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “nệ” mean?

(verb) to be a stickler for, to insist on strict observance of (decorum, formality…)

Is “nệ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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