nét
[nɛt̚˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) line
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
sắc nétsharply detailed
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) stroke
Register: informal
Examples
nét sổa downward stroke
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) curve
Register: informal
Examples
nét gợi cảmsexy curves
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) detailed with sharp contrast and high resolution
Register: informal
Examples
Ti vi này coi nét ghêThis TV screen is so hi-res.
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Common questions
What does “nét” mean?
(noun) line
Is “nét” formal or informal?
nét is generally informal.