nhất
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) the most in...
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mẹ thương con nhất nhà.Mom loves you most.
Nó học giỏi nhất lớp.She's the best student in the class.
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) at the top of one's priority
Register: informal
Examples
Nhất nước, nhì phân, tam cần, tứ giống.First comes water, second comes manure, third comes hard work, and fourth come cultivars.
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) in the first position
Register: informal
Examples
về (thứ) nhấtto finish first
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(interjection) you are / he/she is so darn lucky
Register: informal
Examples
Vợ đẹp con ngoan. Nhất chú đấy nhá!Beautiful wife, well-behaved children. You're a winner!
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Common questions
What does “nhất” mean?
(adverb) the most in...
Is “nhất” formal or informal?
nhất is generally informal.
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