Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chìm nổi

[t͡ɕim˨˩ noj˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to sink and then float (especially repeatedly)

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

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Meaning · English

(verb) to struggle in the vicissitudes

What does “chìm nổi” mean?

(verb) to sink and then float (especially repeatedly)

Is “chìm nổi” formal or informal?

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

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