lầm than
[ləm˨˩ tʰaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) miserable, wretched
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi, sao vàng phấp phới
Dắt giống nòi quê hương qua nơi lầm thanSoldiers of Vietnam, marching onward
The golden star fluttering.
Leading the people of our native land,
out of misery and suffering.
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 “lầm than” mean?
(adjective) miserable, wretched
Is “lầm than” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.