vô tình
[vo˧˧ tïŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) heartless, hardhearted
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vun đắp tình bạn trong thế gian vô tìnhto maintain friendships in a loveless world
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
(adverb) unintentionally, accidentally
Common questions
What does “vô tình” mean?
(adjective) heartless, hardhearted
Is “vô tình” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.