vắng tanh
[vaŋ˧˦ tajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) completely and utterly deserted
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lúc đó là 5 giờ 30! Phố xá vẫn vắng tanh.It was half past five! The streets were still completely and utterly deserted.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
completely and utterly
Totally and absolutely
English
Near equivalent
trống trơ
(adjective) completely and utterly empty, devoid of anything one would normally expect to be inside
Tiếng Việt · via completely and utterly
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Common questions
What does “vắng tanh” mean?
(adjective) completely and utterly deserted
Is “vắng tanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“completely and utterly” (English) — near equivalent.