xuất thần
[swət̚˧˦ tʰən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) lost in thought
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Y nói xong mấy câu ấy lại tập tễnh bước qua ngồi xuống chiếc ghế gỗ ngẩng đầu nhìn trời, lại ngồi yên xuất thần.Having spoken such, he hobbled back, sat down on the wooden chair, looked up at the sky, and sat lost in thought.
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 “xuất thần” mean?
(adjective) lost in thought
Is “xuất thần” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.