Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nhường

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to give up (something one wants or has to someone else), to relinquish, to make concessions

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

buông bỏ

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

nhường đườngto give way (to)

nhường chồng cho bồ(of wife) to give up one's husband to the mistress

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to altruistically share or give something, especially to the disadvantaged

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chia sẻ vô tư

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nhường cơm sẻ áoto help and share with each other the essentials for life when in difficulty

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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.

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