khôn nguôi
[xon˧˧ ŋuəj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) lingering, not fading
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nỗi nhớ nhà khôn nguôi kể từ khi tôi đi nhập ngũ.My homesickness lingered ever since I joined the ranks.
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 “khôn nguôi” mean?
(adjective) lingering, not fading
Is “khôn nguôi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.