lạnh tanh
[lajŋ̟˧˨ʔ tajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) devoid of all human feelings and emotions
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhà lạnh tanha house that feels abandoned
Rồi sực nhớ bếp ở nhà lạnh tanh, nó chạy về.Then she suddenly remembered the cooking fire at home was being left cold and she ran back.
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 tanh” mean?
(adjective) devoid of all human feelings and emotions
Is “lạnh tanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.