Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Big, large, grown-up: "nhớn" is a regional/dialectal variant of the standard Vietnamese word "lớn," meaning big in size, large, or adult.
   • To grow up: In some contexts, it can imply the process of growing or maturing.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chú bé mau nhớn. (The little boy grew up quickly.)
  • Cái bàn này nhớn quá. (This table is too big.)
  • Nó đã nhớn rồi, biết suy nghĩ rồi. (He/She is grown up now and knows how to think.)

Advanced Usage

• "nhớn nhác": This is a compound word meaning to look around nervously or furtively. It is a distinct word and not a direct usage of "nhớn."
  • Nó nhớn nhác nhìn quanh. (He/She looked around nervously.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lớn: The standard, more common word for "big," "large," "great," or "grown-up." "Nhớn" is its dialectal equivalent.

  • anh lớn (older brother)
  • công ty lớn (large company)

• To, bự: Other synonyms for "big" or "large" in Vietnamese.

• Trưởng thành: Means "mature" or "adult," focusing on development rather than just size.

Synonyms

• Lớn: big, large, great, grown-up.
• To: big, large (often for objects).
• Bự: big, huge (colloquial).

Notes on Usage

• Register & Region: "Nhớn" is primarily a regional/dialectal term. It is not used in formal writing or standard communication. The standard word is always "lớn".
• Meaning Nuance: When used to describe a person, "nhớn" often carries the connotation of "grown-up" or "mature," not just physically large. It can imply a transition from childhood.
• Caution: Learners should be aware that using "nhớn" outside of its specific regional context may sound unusual or non-standard. It is recommended to use "lớn" in most situations.

1. (địa phương) như lớn
   • Chú bé mau lớn
     The little boy grew up quickly