ngàn trùng
[ŋaːn˨˩ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩]
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Meaning · English
(adverb) impossibly; insurmountably
AdverbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
19th century, Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Tale of Lục Vân Tiên:
双親𦖑呐𢚸盃吏卢𡽫渃賖吹𠦳重
Song thân nghe nói lòng vui,Lại lo non nước xa xôi ngàn trùng.
Upon hearing that, his parents were joyous indeed,But worried still about his excruciatingly long journey ahead.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ngàn trùng” mean?
(adverb) impossibly; insurmountably
Is “ngàn trùng” formal or informal?
ngàn trùng is generally formal.