ngòi bút
[ŋɔj˨˩ ʔɓut̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) nib (of a writing instrument)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nếu hành động có sức mạnh hơn lời nói, vậy tại sao ngòi bút lại mạnh hơn lưỡi kiếm?If actions are stronger than words, why is the pen mightier than the sword?
Tatoeba sentence #9006249 (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 “ngòi bút” mean?
(noun) nib (of a writing instrument)
Is “ngòi bút” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.