nhường
[ɲɨəŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to give up (something one wants or has to someone else), to relinquish, to make concessions
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhường đườngto give way (to)
nhường chồng cho bồ(of wife) to give up one's husband to the mistress
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to altruistically share or give something, especially to the disadvantaged
Examples
nhường cơm sẻ áoto help and share with each other the essentials for life when in difficulty
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhường” mean?
(verb) to give up (something one wants or has to someone else), to relinquish, to make concessions
Is “nhường” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.