thình lình
Pronunciation
Northern
/tʰï̤ŋ˨˩ lï̤ŋ˨˩/
Central
/tʰïn˧˧ lïn˧˧/
Southern
/tʰɨn˨˩ lɨn˨˩/
Listen
suddenly; unexpectedly
Adverb
suddenly; unexpectedly
Learn more
After looking up a meaning, choose a textbook or practice activity to keep learning Vietnamese.
Learn letters and pronunciation from the beginning
Open the 10days lesson listAn introductory textbook over ten days. Choose a lesson to read and listen to.
Learn conversation through a story
Read about “Tết, the Third Time”A textbook that teaches conversation through a family story. It is being prepared; see its content and release status.
Practise words and sounds in short activities
Choose from the practice listChoose an activity for vocabulary, tones, listening and other skills.
1 senses
2 Components
Meaning
1 senses
▸
Meaning
1 senses
Sense 1
Adverb
suddenly; unexpectedly Discourse & Logic
Used to describe an event or action that occurs unexpectedly and without any prior warning or preparation.
vi Trời bỗng nhiên đổ mưa thình lình.
en It suddenly started to rain.
Parts
thình / lình
▸
Parts
thình / lình
Similar
thình / thình thịch / thình thình / bất thình lình
▸
Similar
thình / thình thịch / thình thình / bất thình lình
Use
thùng thình / bất thùng chi thình / tư thình / lình xình
▸
Use
thùng thình / bất thùng chi thình / tư thình / lình xình