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lạnh quá

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Meaning · English

"So cold" — Hà Nội's winter refrain, said through scarves; the South borrows it for aggressive air-conditioning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Câu than thở của mùa đông Hà Nội

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Literally: cold too much

Where it’s used: More common Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam

Examples

Gió mùa về rồi, sáng nay lạnh quá đi học muốn trùm mền theo.The winter monsoon's here — so cold this morning I wanted to bring my blanket to class.

Editorial example (batch 048)

Sources & notes

Editorial addition (2026-08-05 conversational-phrase pass): everyday spoken formula selected for the speak-first curriculum; definition and example original.

Topics: Everyday talk

Common questions

What does “lạnh quá” mean?

"So cold" — Hà Nội's winter refrain, said through scarves; the South borrows it for aggressive air-conditioning. Literally: cold too much

Is “lạnh quá” formal or informal?

lạnh quá is generally informal.

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