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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

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.