Where does “kiêng nể” come from?
kiêng nể (Vietnamese) comes from Vietnamese kiêng, from Chinese 敬 — respectful.
kiêng nể (Vietnamese): to respect; to show regard and consideration for
Definitions
- to respect; to show regard and consideration for
Ancestry of “kiêng nể”, step by step
kiêng nể traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Vietnamese kiêng
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnamese | kiêng | to avoid; to refrain (from); to abstain (from) |
| 2 | Chinese | 敬 | respectful |
via Vietnamese nể
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnamese | nể | to respect; to admire |