chạy vạy
[t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ vaj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) go to great lengths
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
một mình chạy vạy nuôi con ăn họcto have one's kids attend some school by going to any lengths on their own
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chạy vạy” mean?
(verb) go to great lengths
Is “chạy vạy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“go to great lengths” (English) — near equivalent.