This is the 445th most frequent Vietnamese word.
nhiễm
"Infected" or "contaminated."
The word 'nhiễm' emphasizes absorption or contraction, referring to catching an illness.
Học sinh bị nhiễm cảm lạnh sau chuyến đi.
The student caught a cold after the trip.
The use of 'nhiễm' here describes the transfer or spreading of color, implying contamination or influence in a physical context.
Những bức tranh này bị nhiễm màu từ bức khác.
These paintings got stained with color from another painting.
In this context, 'nhiễm' conveys adopting behaviors or habits, showing influence in a behavioral sense.