viễn xứ
[viən˦ˀ˥ sɨ˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(noun) a distant place
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
người viễn xứperson from a far away land
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “viễn xứ” mean?
(noun) a distant place
Is “viễn xứ” formal or informal?
viễn xứ is generally formal.