nhe
[ɲɛ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to bare (one's teeth), especially when grinning or laughing hard, or when clenching teeth in anger
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhe nanhto bare one's (clenched) fangs
Con vượn bạc má ngồi vắt veo trên một thanh xà ngang, nhe răng dọa tôi.The white-cheeked gibbon sat perched on a crossbar, threateningly baring its teeth at me.
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 “nhe” mean?
(verb) to bare (one's teeth), especially when grinning or laughing hard, or when clenching teeth in anger
Is “nhe” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.