xa mặt cách lòng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Absence weakens affection — when people no longer see each other, their hearts drift apart.
Literally: Far from the face, separated from the heart.
How to use it
✓ Use it when
Worrying about long-distance relationships and faded friendships.
Register: neutralConnotation: melancholyEra: Traditional – present
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Yêu xa hai năm rồi chia tay — xa mặt cách lòng.Two years long-distance, then a breakup — far from sight, far from heart.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “xa mặt cách lòng” mean?
Absence weakens affection — when people no longer see each other, their hearts drift apart. Literally: Far from the face, separated from the heart.
Is “xa mặt cách lòng” formal or informal?
xa mặt cách lòng is generally neutral; connotation: melancholy.
What is the closest equivalent?
“out of sight, out of mind” (English) — direct equivalent.