nên thơ
[nen˧˧ tʰəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) moving; inspirational
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chiến tranh sẽ hết nên thơ nếu bạn thực sự cầm súng trên chiến trường. Bông hoa sẽ hết đẹp nếu bạn soi nó bằng kính hiển vi.War loses its poetic beauty if you actually hold a gun on the battlefield. A flower loses its beauty if you examine it under a microscope.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “nên thơ” mean?
(adjective) moving; inspirational
Is “nên thơ” formal or informal?
nên thơ is generally formal.