khôn lường
[xon˧˧ lɨəŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) unpredictable; unforeseeable
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hậu quả khôn lườngunforeseeable ramifications
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) unpredictably; unforeseeably
Examples
biến hoá khôn lườngto change unpredictably
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khôn lường” mean?
(adjective) unpredictable; unforeseeable
Is “khôn lường” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.