nhũ hương
[ɲu˦ˀ˥ hɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) frankincense, olibanum (resin of Boswellia)
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
(noun) mastic (resin of Pistacia lentiscus)
Common questions
What does “nhũ hương” mean?
(noun) frankincense, olibanum (resin of Boswellia)
Is “nhũ hương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.