nhẫn nhục
[ɲən˦ˀ˥ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to endure humiliation for specific purpose
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhẫn nhục mà cho quato decide to put up with the humiliation and let (one's hatred) slide
Nghĩ coi: suốt đời ba chìm bảy nổi, ông đã nhẫn nhục cực độ, ngậm miệng làm thinh mà hy sinh bản thân, dám vứt bỏ cái "ta" mà báo đáp quân ân.Let's think about it when you had to completely bite the bullet in life full of struggle by silencing your voice and making sacrifice while paying no mind to your ego and returning the favor to the king.
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 “nhẫn nhục” mean?
(verb) to endure humiliation for specific purpose
Is “nhẫn nhục” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.