nương thân
[nɨəŋ˧˧ tʰən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to find shelter, to find a safe place
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Là mồ côi thì coi như không chốn nương thân rồi.Orphan obviously have nowhere to go.
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 “nương thân” mean?
(verb) to find shelter, to find a safe place
Is “nương thân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.