nhịn

See also: nhin and nhìn

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 忍 (“to endure”, SV: nhẫn).

    For some examples of ‹i› in vernacular loans versus ‹â› in standard Sino-Vietnamese, see also phím, kịp, kín, tim.

    Pronunciation

    Verb

    nhịn • (𠴍, 哏)

    1. to refrain oneself from fulfilling their physical needs
      nhịn đói/ăn ― to starve oneself
      nhịn tiểu ― to hold one's pee
    2. to refrain oneself from fighting back
      nhẫn nhịn ― to suppress one's anger
      Một điều nhịn chín điều lành.
      It's always a good idea not to engage in fights.

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