Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chai sạn

[t͡ɕaːj˧˧ saːn˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) hardened, callused

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Xa nhà lâu rồi, lòng chai sạn rồi, gia đình, quê hương cũng chẳng còn là chuyện níu kéo, ràng buộc.Away from home for a long time, his heart had grown hard, his family and hometown no longer called or bound him.

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) apathetic; uncaring

Common questions

What does “chai sạn” mean?

(adjective) hardened, callused

Is “chai sạn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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