niềm nở
[niəm˨˩ nəː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) welcoming, hospitable
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tiếp khách mà cứ niềm nở như thế có phải lộc vào như nước không.If we are just welcoming to guests, will our profits then skyrocket?
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 “niềm nở” mean?
(adjective) welcoming, hospitable
Is “niềm nở” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.