mất đi linh hồn

/mət˧˥ ɗi˧˧ lïŋ˧˧ ho̤n˨˩/

lose one's soul

Công việc nhàm chán khiến anh ấy dần mất đi linh hồn.

The monotonous job made him gradually lose his soul.

literary

To lose one's vitality, passion, or essential character due to prolonged stress, monotony, or hardship.

Sau nhiều năm làm việc trong môi trường độc hại, cô ấy cảm thấy mình đã mất đi linh hồn.

After years in a toxic work environment, she felt she had lost her soul.

Often used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological exhaustion, not a literal loss of the soul.

Collocations

dần mất đi linh hồngradually lose one's soulcảm thấy mất đi linh hồnfeel like one has lost their soul

Synonyms

mất đi sức sống trở nên vô hồn mất phương hướng

Antonyms

sống có ý nghĩa tràn đầy sinh lực

Related Phrases

hồn xiêu phách lạcidiom

to be overwhelmed with fear or shock

sống không linh hồnphrase

to live without passion or purpose

Pro Tip

Avoid literal interpretation

This phrase is almost always used metaphorically. Do not confuse it with supernatural or religious contexts unless explicitly stated.

Gold Rule

Context matters

Use this phrase when describing emotional or psychological states, not physical conditions.

Word Origin

Composed of 'mất đi' (to lose) + 'linh hồn' (soul). 'Linh hồn' derives from Classical Chinese '靈魂' (línghún), meaning 'spirit' or 'soul'. The phrase reflects a cultural emphasis on inner vitality as essential to human identity.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in literary or reflective contexts to describe emotional burnout or existential crisis. Not used in formal or technical writing.

Word Breakdown

mất đi

to lose

verb

linh hồn

soul

noun

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