lạnh giá
[lajŋ̟˧˨ʔ zaː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) freezing cold
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bao Tích Nhược nhắm mắt không đáp, Dương Thiết Tâm thấy nàng sắc mặt trắng bệch, tay chân lạnh giá, trong lòng vô cùng hoảng sợ.Bāo Xīruò had her eyes closed and did not respond; Yáng Tiěxīn saw her face was pale and her limbs cold as ice, and panic overwhelmed him.
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 “lạnh giá” mean?
(adjective) freezing cold
Is “lạnh giá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.