ninh

[nïŋ˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to stew

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nấu món ăn trong nước sốt

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) funnel-shaped cooking pot with straps, commonly used by the Tày people of Vietnam to steam food

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nồi nấu hình phễu

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Common questions

What does “ninh” mean?

(verb) to stew

Is “ninh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.