nhoẻn
[ɲwɛn˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to open (one's mouth, in a natural way like when laughing)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chàng trai dân tộc đưa đôi mắt màu nâu như mắt trẻ thơ nhìn vào cái miệng ông thanh tra đang mím chặt rồi nhoẻn cười: […]The ethnic boy turned his brown baby-like eyes to the tight-lipped mouth of the inspector, and he opened his mouth in laughter. […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nhoẻn” mean?
(verb) to open (one's mouth, in a natural way like when laughing)
Is “nhoẻn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.