Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

buông lơi

[ʔɓuəŋ˧˧ ləːj˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to let go of, to release from one's grasp

VerbRegister: formal

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

buông lơi câu nóito let the words out

buông lơi cán chổito let go of the broom

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Common questions

What does “buông lơi” mean?

(verb) to let go of, to release from one's grasp

Is “buông lơi” formal or informal?

buông lơi is generally formal.

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