nên người
[nen˧˧ ŋɨəj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to become an upstanding person
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người ta lúc ấu thơ, cha mẹ nuôi nấng, dạy dỗ, lớn lên vào trường, nhờ thầy chỉ bảo dìu dắt, mở mang trí thức, trau dồi đạo đức mới nên người.People at young age are raised and taught by their parents, as well as enriched knowledge and morality with their teachers' guide, to become a man of rightness.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nên người” mean?
(verb) to become an upstanding person
Is “nên người” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.