nhắm nghiền
[ɲam˧˦ ŋiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to close (one's eyes) tightly; to screw up (i.e. squint) one's eyes
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhắm nghiền mắtshut one's eyes tightly
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
close one's eyes
To ignore or pretend not to notice something
English
Near equivalent
nhắm mắt
(verb) to breathe one's last, close one's eyes for the last time
Tiếng Việt · via close one's eyes
Lighter cards are two steps away in the meaning graph — equivalents of equivalents, reached via the entry shown on the card.
Common questions
What does “nhắm nghiền” mean?
(verb) to close (one's eyes) tightly; to screw up (i.e. squint) one's eyes
Is “nhắm nghiền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“close one's eyes” (English) — near equivalent.