bôn tẩu

[ʔɓon˧˧ təw˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to run around trying to get things done

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

[…] nơi công chúa dừng ghé chân trên đường bôn tẩu.[…] where the princess stopped to rest during her travels.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “bôn tẩu” mean?

(verb) to run around trying to get things done

Is “bôn tẩu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.