nheo nhóc
[ɲɛw˧˧ ɲawk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) deprived, with no substantial care from others
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nếu thấy vợ con nheo nhóc, đói rét, thì sao không cày thuê cuốc mướn kiếm ăn lần hồi, sao lại đi lao đầu vào loại công chức.If you find your family impoverished and starving, then why not work on the farm to make a living instead chasing after that title of a civil servant?
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nheo nhóc” mean?
(adjective) deprived, with no substantial care from others
Is “nheo nhóc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.