thiểu não
[tʰiəw˧˩ naːw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) grieved; melancholic
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Với một giọng điệu thiểu não, ông nói với tôi rằng ông "không tin tưởng nơi đời sống nữa".From his melancholic tone, the man said, "I don't believe in life any more."
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 “thiểu não” mean?
(adjective) grieved; melancholic
Is “thiểu não” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.