nghịch nhĩ

[ŋïk̟̚˧˨ʔ ɲi˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) irritable (to one's ears)

Adjective

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

Examples

Ăn nói bố láo, nghe nghịch nhĩ lắm.It’s jarring to the ear when I have to hear such crude speech from you.

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 “nghịch nhĩ” mean?

(adjective) irritable (to one's ears)

Is “nghịch nhĩ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.