nhũng nhiễu
[ɲʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ ɲiəw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to cause unnecessary troubles to the other party due to one's unreasonable demands
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quan lại nơi đây thường hay nhũng nhiễu dân.The mandarins here often issues unreasonable demands that severely trouble the commoners.
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 “nhũng nhiễu” mean?
(verb) to cause unnecessary troubles to the other party due to one's unreasonable demands
Is “nhũng nhiễu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.