The Vietnamese word "nở mũi" literally translates to "to swell the nose," but in a figurative sense, it is commonly used to describe someone who is "beaming with pride" or "puffed up with pride." This expression is often used informally and conveys a sense of someone feeling very proud about something, sometimes to the point of boasting.
In more advanced contexts, "nở mũi" can be used to describe not just personal pride but also pride in one's family, culture, or community. For example: - Khi con gái anh tốt nghiệp đại học, anh ấy cảm thấy nở mũi vì sự thành công của con.
(When his daughter graduated from university, he felt proud of her success.)
While "nở mũi" primarily means to be proud, it can also imply a sense of arrogance or superiority in some contexts, especially if someone is overly proud or boastful.