linh
[lïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) numinous, divine, holy, sacred
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] "đền thiêng lắm, linh lắm, cầu gì được nấy"[…][…] "the temple is very numinous, very divine; all wishes [made here] shall be granted" […]
Còn trì chú khởi đầu là tin sự huyền bí của câu chú. Như chú này linh lắm, khi trì chú này được các vị thần ủng hộ, ma quỷ chạy hết.Mantra-chanting begins with belief in the mantra's mystery, like: this mantra is very numinously efficacious; when chanting this mantra, one shall be backed up by the gods [while] fiends and ghosts will all run away.
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) unexpectedly appearing as soon as being mentioned
Register: informal
Examples
Cái thằng/con này linh thiệt! Tụi tao vừa mới nhắc mày là mày tới liền!You literally are the devil! We were just talking about you and you showed up!
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Common questions
What does “linh” mean?
(adjective) numinous, divine, holy, sacred
Is “linh” formal or informal?
linh is generally informal.