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nhâm nhi

Pronunciation Northern /ɲəm˧˧ ɲi˧˧/ Central /ɲəm˧˥ ɲi˧˥/ Southern /ɲəm˧˧ ɲi˧˧/
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Sense 1 Verb
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A verb describing the act of eating something in very small bites, often to enjoy the flavor slowly.

vi Cô ấy đang nhâm nhi một miếng bánh nhỏ.

en She is nibbling on a small piece of cake.

Sense 2 Verb
sip

A verb referring to the act of drinking something in small amounts while taking time to enjoy it.

vi Anh ấy ngồi nhâm nhi tách trà nóng.

en He sat sipping a cup of hot tea.

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nhâm / nhi
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nhảm nhí / mum / khới / nhâm …
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bình nhâm / quảng nhâm / doành nhâm / nam nhi …
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