nhũng nhiễu
verb
Hanoi [ɲʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ ɲiəw˦ˀ˥]Huế [ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˨ ɲiw˧˨]Saigon [ɲʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ ɲiw˨˩˦] browser voice
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Meanings of nhũng nhiễu in English
Verb
- to cause unnecessary troubles to the other party due to one's unreasonable demands
- Quan lại nơi đây thường hay nhũng nhiễu dân.The mandarins here often issues unreasonable demands that severely trouble the commoners.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 冗 (“uncalled-for, unnecessary”) and 擾 (“to disturb, to trouble”). Doublet of nhõng nhẽo.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce nhũng nhiễu?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ ɲiəw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ɲʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ ɲiw˨˩˦]. Tones: nhũng — creaky rising tone (ngã), nhiễu — creaky rising tone (ngã).