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.
Cô ấy đã biệt tích suốt một tháng.
(She has been gone without a trace for a month.)
Con mèo của tôi đã biệt tích từ hôm qua.
(My cat has disappeared without leaving a trace since yesterday.)
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.
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.