hoang liêu
[hwaːŋ˧˧ liəw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) desolate
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đồng cỏ quanh thôn đang bắt đầu úa vàng, dưới ánh tà dương càng thêm mấy phần hoang liêu.The grass fields surrounding the village were turning a withered yellow, even more desolate under the light of the setting sun.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hoang liêu” mean?
(adjective) desolate
Is “hoang liêu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.