nhịn
[ɲin˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to refrain oneself from fulfilling their physical needs
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhịn đói/ănto starve oneself
nhịn tiểuto hold one's pee
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to refrain oneself from fighting back
Examples
nhẫn nhịnto suppress one's anger
Một điều nhịn chín điều lành.It's always a good idea not to engage in fights.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
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.