nhục
[ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) humiliated; dishonored
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chết vinh còn hơn sống nhục.It's better to die an honored death than to live a dishonored life.
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 “nhục” mean?
(adjective) humiliated; dishonored
Is “nhục” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.