thất truyền
[tʰət̚˧˦ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to get lost due to not being passed down from an older generation
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
một ấn phẩm đã thất truyềna printed work that's now ruined
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 “thất truyền” mean?
(verb) to get lost due to not being passed down from an older generation
Is “thất truyền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.