núng thế
[nʊwŋ͡m˧˦ tʰe˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to flinch, to recede
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] chỉ còn một chiếc đối địch nhưng không có chút nào núng thế.[…] he could use only one to fight, but he never receded one bit.
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 “núng thế” mean?
(verb) to flinch, to recede
Is “núng thế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.