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lãng quên

/laːŋ kwen˧ˀ˨˩/
adjective★Intermediate
informal

forgetful or absent-minded; prone to forgetting things

Anh ấy rất lãng quên, luôn quên chìa khóa.

He is very forgetful and always forgets his keys.

Cô ấy là người lãng quên, thường quên ngày sinh nhật.

She is a forgetful person and often forgets birthdays.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who frequently forgets things, often in a lighthearted or affectionate way.

Collocations

người lãng quênforgetful personlãng quên như aias forgetful as someone

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

quên tríphrase
forgetful
vô ý thứcphrase
unconscious

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is habitually forgetful, such as forgetting appointments or losing items.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Negative Connotations

While 'lãng quên' can describe forgetfulness, it is often used in a lighthearted or affectionate way rather than as a serious criticism.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'lãng' (absent-minded) and 'quên' (to forget), emphasizing a habitual state of forgetfulness.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to describe someone in a playful or affectionate manner, rather than as a serious criticism.

Word Breakdown

lãng
absent-minded
root
+
quên
to forget
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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