nhác thấy
[ɲaːk̚˧˦ tʰəj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to suddenly see
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trong đám đông thợ đi làm về đang túm tụm nói cười bàn tán kia, hình như anh vừa nhác thấy một khuôn mặt nấp trong lá…[…]In the crowd of workers coming home from work, chatting and laughing in small groups, it seemed like he had suddenly glimpsed a face hiding in the leaves […]
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 “nhác thấy” mean?
(verb) to suddenly see
Is “nhác thấy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.