Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

lạnh lùng

[lajŋ̟˧˨ʔ lʊwŋ͡m˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) that's cold and causes melancholy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm buồn và lạnh

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) cold and unfriendly

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lạnh và không thân thiện

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cái nhìn / ánh mắt lạnh lùnga cold look / cold eyes

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What does “lạnh lùng” mean?

(adjective) that's cold and causes melancholy

Is “lạnh lùng” formal or informal?

lạnh lùng is generally formal.

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