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biệt tích

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The Vietnamese word "biệt tích" is an adjective that means "gone without leaving a single trace." It describes a situation where someone or something disappears completely, making it impossible to find any evidence of their presence.

Usage Instructions
  • "Biệt tích" is typically used to describe people, animals, or objects that have vanished without a trace. It can convey a sense of mystery or loss.
  • It is often used in both casual conversation and in more serious contexts, such as news reports or stories about missing persons.
Example Sentences
  1. ấy đã biệt tích suốt một tháng.
    (She has been gone without a trace for a month.)

  2. Con mèo của tôi đã biệt tích từ hôm qua.
    (My cat has disappeared without leaving a trace since yesterday.)

Advanced Usage

In literature or storytelling, "biệt tích" can be used to create suspense or emphasize the depth of a character's disappearance. It may also be used metaphorically to describe lost opportunities or relationships that have ended without explanation.

Word Variants
  • Biệt tích (gone without a trace): This is the primary form.
  • Biệt tích vô hình: This phrase means "invisible disappearance," adding a layer of meaning about the absence being unnoticed or unrecognized.
Different Meanings

While "biệt tích" primarily refers to physical absence, it can also refer to emotional or psychological states, such as feeling disconnected or lost in life.

Synonyms
  • Biến mất: This means "to vanish" or "to disappear," but it does not necessarily imply the absence of a trace.
  • Mất tích: This translates to "missing," which can be used for people or objects that are lost but may still have some evidence of their presence.
adj
  1. Gone without leaving a single trace

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