lạnh lùng
[lajŋ̟˧˨ʔ lʊwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) that's cold and causes melancholy
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) cold and unfriendly
Register: formal
Examples
cái nhìn / ánh mắt lạnh lùnga cold look / cold eyes
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lạnh lùng” mean?
(adjective) that's cold and causes melancholy
Is “lạnh lùng” formal or informal?
lạnh lùng is generally formal.