Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nghệ

[ŋe˧˨ʔ]

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) occupation, employment, trade, profession

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghề nghiệp, việc làm

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

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) skillful or smooth, rizzful

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khéo léo hoặc mượt mà

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Thằng này nghệ quá nhể.This guy's rizz is through the roof.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) turmeric

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cây nghệ

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What does “nghệ” mean?

(noun) occupation, employment, trade, profession

Is “nghệ” formal or informal?

nghệ is generally informal.