thần kinh

/[tʰən˨˩ kiɲ˧˧]/mental, insult

What does thần kinh mean? thần kinh is a Vietnamese moderate that translates to “mental / schizo / insane” in English.

nervous system

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"mental / schizo / insane"

Literally 'nervous system', but used as shorthand for 'having a diseased nervous system' or being clinically insane.

Reacting to someone shouting in the street for no reason: 'Cái thằng thần kinh này.' (This schizo guy.)