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nhũng nhiễu

[ɲʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ ɲiəw˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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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

Quan lại nơi đây thường hay nhũng nhiễu dân.The mandarins here often issues unreasonable demands that severely trouble the commoners.

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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.

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