ngộ nhận
[ŋo˧˨ʔ ɲən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to mistake or misunderstand something, which leads to incorrect characterization or misjudgment
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ngộ nhận lòng tốt người tato mistake people's seemingly good intent
Chớ có ngộ nhận.Make no mistake.
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 “ngộ nhận” mean?
(verb) to mistake or misunderstand something, which leads to incorrect characterization or misjudgment
Is “ngộ nhận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.