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.