Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nghiến

[ŋiən˧˦]

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhai hoặc nghiền

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

Ăn dái lợn để chữa nghiến răng khi ngủ.Eat some pig dicks to cure the habit of clenching your teeth while sleeping.

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Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adverb) immediately (and quickly); instantly

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngay lập tức

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What does “nghiến” mean?

(verb) to grind, clench or grit (one's teeth)

Is “nghiến” formal or informal?

nghiến is generally informal.