lâm chung
[ləm˧˧ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(adjective) about to pass away, on one's deathbed
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Điểm trùng khớp ớ đây chắc hẳn chính là việc lúc lâm chung cha anh ta đã không an bài sẵn con đường sau này cho anh ta rồi."The concurrence here is certainly the fact that, before passing away, his father had not set out his future for him."
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
on one's deathbed
at the end of one's life
English
Near equivalent
hấp hối
(verb) to be on one's deathbed; to be dying
Tiếng Việt · via on one's deathbed
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Common questions
What does “lâm chung” mean?
(adjective) about to pass away, on one's deathbed
Is “lâm chung” formal or informal?
lâm chung is generally formal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“on one's deathbed” (English) — near equivalent.