bủn rủn
[ʔɓun˧˩ zun˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) weary; fatigued; physically exhausted
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cứ bỏ thuốc là tôi bủn rủn chân tay, đi khám bác sĩ bảo không có bệnh. Hút lại thì khỏe mạnh đi đứng bình thường.Every time I try to give up smoking, I felt my limbs became weak. When I went to see the doctor, (s)he said I was not sick. When I smoked again, I got better and could walk normally.
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 “bủn rủn” mean?
(adjective) weary; fatigued; physically exhausted
Is “bủn rủn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.