chờn vờn

[t͡ɕəːn˨˩ vəːn˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to linger; to hover; to dawdle

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lưu lại; lảng vảng; chậm chạp

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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 “chờn vờn” mean?

(verb) to linger; to hover; to dawdle

Is “chờn vờn” formal or informal?

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