nhờn
[ɲəːn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) greasy; oily
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to behave with familiarity; to behave in a cheeky or disrespectful manner due to familiarity; to take liberties (with) (after repeated easy-going interactions)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to be numb to, to be desensitized with (due to excess exposure)
Examples
nhờn thuốcto be unaffected by a drug/medicine due to excess use
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhờn” mean?
(adjective) greasy; oily
Is “nhờn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.