nhảy
[ɲaj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to jump, to leap, to dive
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đừng nhảy qua hàng rào đó.Don’t jump over that fence.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to hop
Examples
nhảy qua hàng ràoto hop over a fence
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to rise up to a higher position quickly and illegitimately; to come out of nowhere
Examples
Ông ấy nhảy lên làm tổng thống.He came out of nowhere to become President.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhảy” mean?
(verb) to jump, to leap, to dive
Is “nhảy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.