vô cực
[vo˧˧ kɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
The Vietnamese word for infinity is vô cực.
vô cực is the standard term used in mathematical and scientific contexts to refer to the concept of infinity, representing endlessness or the absence of a limit.
Meaning: endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of vô (no/without) and cực (pole/limit/extreme), literally meaning 'without limit'.
Did you know?
- The term vô cực echoes concepts found in Taoist philosophy, where the 'Wuji' represents the primordial state of the universe before the creation of the 'Taiji'.
- In Vietnamese, vô can mean 'without', but as an interjection, it is often used to invite someone to 'come in'.
- In daily conversation, the word cực can also be used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely', completely separate from its meaning in vô cực.
Examples in context
- Vũ trụ là một không gian vô cùng.The universe is an infinite space.
- Mơ ước của tôi không giới hạn.My dreams are limitless.
- Đường thẳng này kéo dài đến vô cực.This line extends to infinity.
- Khái niệm về sự vô cực rất khó hiểu.The concept of infinity is very hard to understand.
Example conversation
Minh and Hương are discussing a science book in a cafe.
- MinhEm có hiểu về sự vô cực không?Do you understand infinity?
- HươngEm thấy nó thật khó giải thích.I find it very hard to explain.
- MinhNó là một ý tưởng lớn lao.It is a grand idea.
- HươngĐúng vậy, Minh ạ.That's true, Minh.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “infinity” translations and entries vô cực, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
