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nhịn

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to refrain oneself from fulfilling their physical needs

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tự kiềm chế nhu cầu thể chất

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

nhịn đói/ănto starve oneself

nhịn tiểuto hold one's pee

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to refrain oneself from fighting back

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tự kiềm chế không phản kháng

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nhẫn nhịnto suppress one's anger

Một điều nhịn chín điều lành.It's always a good idea not to engage in fights.

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What does “nhịn” mean?

(verb) to refrain oneself from fulfilling their physical needs

Is “nhịn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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