nếm
[nem˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to taste in order to check the flavor
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nếm canhto taste a broth and check its flavor
nếm thử miếng bánhto taste a piece of bánh and check its flavor
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 experience something unpleasant
Examples
nếm mùi cay đắngto be left with a bitter taste
nếm đònto have a taste of the [cane, bat]; to be beaten
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nếm” mean?
(verb) to taste in order to check the flavor
Is “nếm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.