nhọ
[ɲɔ˧˨ʔ]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) soot
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) bad; unpleasant
Register: informal
Examples
số nhọbad luck
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhọ” mean?
(noun) soot
Is “nhọ” formal or informal?
nhọ is generally informal.