nháo nhác
[ɲaːw˧˦ ɲaːk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) hurried and scared; scurrying here and there; distraught
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] nhao nhác nói chim của thằng Út Chót bị còng kẹp rồi,[…][…] saying hurriedly that Út Chót's pee-wee had been pinched by a crab; […]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nháo nhác” mean?
(adjective) hurried and scared; scurrying here and there; distraught
Is “nháo nhác” 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?
“here and there” (English) — near equivalent.