sinh nhai
[sïŋ˧˧ ɲaːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to subsist, to be able to gather sufficient resources (food and the like) to survive
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
kế sinh nhailivelihood
kiếm kế sinh nhaito search for a way to earn a living
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
and the like
Similar things or people
English
Near equivalent
hoạt cảnh
(noun) theatrical vignette of educational character, often about a historical event, the origins of some institution, and the like
Tiếng Việt · via and the like
Near equivalent
cây xanh
(noun) green plants, plants planted for a green environment in cities and the like
Tiếng Việt · via and the like
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Common questions
What does “sinh nhai” mean?
(verb) to subsist, to be able to gather sufficient resources (food and the like) to survive
Is “sinh nhai” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“and the like” (English) — near equivalent.