tế nhị
[te˧˦ ɲi˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) exquisite or delicate when dealing with sensitive matters
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) sensuous
Common questions
What does “tế nhị” mean?
(adjective) exquisite or delicate when dealing with sensitive matters
Is “tế nhị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.