nhiễm
[ɲiəm˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to inadvertently take in something bad for one's health
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhiễm lạnhto have hypothermia
nhiễm bệnhto contract a disease/illness
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to become so immersed in a particular hobby or subculture that it starts to affect behavior in real life; to LARP
Register: informal
Examples
nhiễm phim Hànto act like one is in Korean drama
nhiễm gameto be a video game LARPer
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhiễm” mean?
(verb) to inadvertently take in something bad for one's health
Is “nhiễm” formal or informal?
nhiễm is generally informal.