nhặt nhạnh

[ɲat̚˧˨ʔ ɲajŋ̟˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to pick up, to gather

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Rồi cho tấm bát quái vào bọc, cởi cái bao trải xuống đất, nhặt nhạnh những đồ vật bị rơi cho vào.And he wrapped up the bāguà plaque, spread his bag over the ground, picked up the fallen objects, and put them inside.

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 “nhặt nhạnh” mean?

(verb) to pick up, to gather

Is “nhặt nhạnh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.