thất tình
[tʰət̚˧˦ tïŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) lovelorn; broken-hearted
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Em ơi anh muốn
Mỗi tối đến anh không phải thất tình
Muốn quên một bóng hình
Em để lại, trong timBaby, I want
Every night not to be lovelorn
Want to forget the shadow
That you left behind in my heart
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) the seven emotional states: joy, anger, anxiety, thought, grief, fear, fright
Common questions
What does “thất tình” mean?
(adjective) lovelorn; broken-hearted
Is “thất tình” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.