nhì nhèo

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The Vietnamese word "nhì nhèo" is a verb that means to importune or to insistently ask someone for something, often in a way that can be seen as annoying or bothersome. It’s typically used when someone keeps asking for something repeatedly, not taking “no” for an answer.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "nhì nhèo" when describing someone who is nagging or persistently requesting something from you or someone else.
• It often carries a negative connotation, implying that the person is being annoying or bothersome.

Examples:

1. In a sentence: "Cô bé ấy cứ nhì nhèo xin mẹ mua đồ chơi." (The little girl keeps importuning her mother to buy her a toy.)
2. Context: You might say this if a child is constantly asking for candy, making it difficult for the parent to say no.

Advanced Usage:

• "Nhì nhèo" can also refer to a situation where someone is persistently urging or pushing for a certain outcome, like pressuring someone to make a decision.
• For example: "Anh ta nhì nhèo tôi ký hợp đồng." (He keeps pressuring me to sign the contract.)

Word Variants:

• There aren’t direct variants of "nhì nhèo," but the phrase can be used in different tenses or contexts depending on the subject and situation.

Different Meanings:

• While "nhì nhèo" primarily means to nag or importune, it can also imply a sense of persistence in a more general context, such as continually pursuing a goal or request.

Synonyms:

• "Nài nỉ" (to plead or beg)
• "Năn nỉ" (to plead, often with a sense of desperation)
• "Kêu ca" (to complain or whine)

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verb

1. importune