nghèo nàn
[ŋɛw˨˩ naːn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) poor; needy; poverty-stricken (generally speaking)
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi đã có đủ sự nghèo nàn phản khoa học của bạn.I've had enough of your anti-science poverty.
Tatoeba sentence #10789628 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nghèo nàn” mean?
(adjective) poor; needy; poverty-stricken (generally speaking)
Is “nghèo nàn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.