nhục nhã

[ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) disgraceful; shameful

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Chúng tôi cảm thấy vô cùng nhục nhã.We felt deep shame.

Tatoeba sentence #13519005 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “nhục nhã” mean?

(adjective) disgraceful; shameful

Is “nhục nhã” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.