nhạy cảm
[ɲaj˧˨ʔ kaːm˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) sensitive (responsive to external agents)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhạy cảm với ánh sángphotosensitive
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) sensuous, sensitive
Examples
nội dung nhạy cảmsensitive content
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) easily touching emotions; sensitive
Examples
chuyện nhạy cảma sensitive matter
Tôn giáo là một chủ đề nhạy cảm.Religion is a sensitive topic.
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Common questions
What does “nhạy cảm” mean?
(adjective) sensitive (responsive to external agents)
Is “nhạy cảm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.