nhân
[ɲən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) mercy; humanity; benevolence
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhân hạt óc chó rất béo.Walnut kernels are very rich.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: For the inside of a nut; it can also mean filling in other contexts. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) filling (contents of a pie, etc.)
Register: formal
Sense 3
Register: formal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) karmic cause
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “nhân” mean?
(noun) mercy; humanity; benevolence
Is “nhân” formal or informal?
nhân is generally formal.