thần kinh
[tʰən˨˩ kïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) mental or nervous
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
dây thần kinha nerve
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) crazy; nuts
Register: informal
Examples
Thần kinh à?Are you out of your mind?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) synonym of tâm thần (“mental disorder”)
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “thần kinh” mean?
(adjective) mental or nervous
Is “thần kinh” formal or informal?
thần kinh is generally informal.