lai nhai

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "lai nhai" is an informal term that means to ask someone continuously and insistently for something. It often carries a sense of nagging or pestering, especially when someone keeps repeating the same request.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "lai nhai" when describing someone who is persistently asking for something, often to the point of being annoying. It is commonly used in casual conversation.

Example:

• "Lai nhai xin tiền đi xem đá bóng." (This means "He keeps insisting on asking for money to go watch a football match.")

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might use "lai nhai" to describe a situation where someone is not just asking for something but is doing so in a way that can be perceived as bothersome or overbearing.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "lai nhai," but it can be combined with other words to give more context. For instance, "lai nhai hỏi" (to insistently ask) or "lai nhai xin" (to insistently beg).

Different Meanings:

While "lai nhai" primarily refers to insistent asking, in different contexts it might also imply a sense of urgency in the request, though the nagging aspect remains.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "lai nhai" include: - "nài nỉ" (to plead or beg) - "đòi hỏi" (to demand) - "xin xỏ" (to ask or beg in a somewhat informal way)

Academic

1. Insistent
   • Lai nhai xin tiền đi xem đá bóng
     To insistently ask for money for a football ticket