Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

khôn xiết

[xon˧˧ siət̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) indescribably, enormously

AdverbRegister: formal

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

Examples

Mình tận tâm như vậy mà nó chả nói năng gì, buồn khôn xiết á.No matter how devoted I've been for the man, he just doesn't say a word, which is indescribably sad.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “khôn xiết” mean?

(adverb) indescribably, enormously

Is “khôn xiết” formal or informal?

khôn xiết is generally formal.

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