nghển
[ŋen˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise one's chin up
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hãy nghển mặt lên cho xứng là nam nhi.To have one's face up, that's how every man shall be a man.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “nghển” mean?
(verb) to raise one's chin up
Is “nghển” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.