Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chập chờn

[t͡ɕəp̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəːn˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) unstable; on-off; fluctuating

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

mạng chập chờnunstable Internet connection

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) half-asleep; half-awake

Meaning · English

(adjective) flickering; twinkling; scintillating

What does “chập chờn” mean?

(adjective) unstable; on-off; fluctuating

Is “chập chờn” formal or informal?

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

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