Definition

Verb: - To send a message (through someone): The primary meaning of "nhắn nhe" is to ask someone to relay a verbal or written message to another person. It implies an indirect form of communication, often involving a third-party messenger. - To hint or imply indirectly: In a more subtle or suggestive context, "nhắn nhe" can mean to convey a message, intention, or criticism in an indirect or roundabout way, rather than stating it explicitly.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mẹ tôi nhắn nhe với hàng xóm để báo tin cho bà ngoại. (My mother sent word with a neighbor to inform my grandmother.)
  • Anh ấy không dám nói thẳng, chỉ nhắn nhe vài câu qua tôi. (He didn't dare say it directly, he just hinted at a few things through me.)
  • Cô ấy nhắn nhe cho tôi biết cần phải làm việc chăm chỉ hơn. (She hinted to me that I needed to work harder.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often carries a nuance of discretion, secrecy, or a lack of direct confrontation. It is frequently used in contexts where the speaker wants to convey something without taking full, open responsibility for the message.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhắn (v): to send a short message. This is the more common and direct root verb.
  • Tôi sẽ nhắn tin cho anh. (I will send you a text message.)
• Nhắn tin (v): to text message.
  • Chúng tôi thường nhắn tin. (We often text each other.)

Synonyms

• To send word: To ask someone to relay a message.
• To pass on a message: To convey information through an intermediary.
• To hint: To suggest something indirectly.
• To imply: To indicate something without explicit statement.

Related Idioms

• Nhắn gửi: This phrase combines "nhắn" (to send a message) and "gửi" (to send), reinforcing the idea of relaying a message, often with emotional weight.
  • Cô ấy nhắn gửi lời cảm ơn chân thành. (She sent her sincere thanks.)

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