nhung
[ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) velvet
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) glossy
Register: formal
Examples
đôi mắt nhungone possessing glossy eyes
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) young antlers
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “nhung” mean?
(noun) velvet
Is “nhung” formal or informal?
nhung is generally formal.