chần chừ
[t͡ɕən˨˩ t͡ɕɨ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to hesitate; to dither; to procrastinate; to delay (especially due to ambivalence)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “chần chừ” mean?
(verb) to hesitate; to dither; to procrastinate; to delay (especially due to ambivalence)
Is “chần chừ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.