thu nhỏ
[tʰu˧˧ ɲɔ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to reduce in size; to miniaturize; to shrink
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) miniature
Examples
khu xóm của tôi như một Sài Gòn thu nhỏmy neighborhood is like a miniature Saigon
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “thu nhỏ” mean?
(verb) to reduce in size; to miniaturize; to shrink
Is “thu nhỏ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.