nhà nước
[ɲaː˨˩ nɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) state (a political entity that regulates society and the population within a territory)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đảng lãnh đạo, nhà nước quản lý, nhân dân làm chủthe Party holds the leadership, the State exercises management, and the people act as the master (translation by VietnamPlus)
Nhà nước Cộng hòa xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam là nhà nước pháp quyền xã hội chủ nghĩa của Nhân dân, do Nhân dân, vì Nhân dân.The State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a socialist state ruled by law and of the People, by the People and for the People.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nhà nước” mean?
(noun) state (a political entity that regulates society and the population within a territory)
Is “nhà nước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.