nhựa
[ɲɨə˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) resin; gum; sap (of a plant)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) plastic
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) asphalt; bitumen
Register: informal
Examples
đường đổ/trải nhựapaved road
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) overly attached
Register: informal
Examples
Nhựa vừa thôi!Stop acting so spoiled!
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Common questions
What does “nhựa” mean?
(noun) resin; gum; sap (of a plant)
Is “nhựa” formal or informal?
nhựa is generally informal.