dập dềnh

[zəp̚˧˨ʔ zəjŋ̟˨˩]

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) bobbing (moving gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lên xuống nhẹ nhàng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

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 “dập dềnh” mean?

(adjective) bobbing (moving gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium)

Is “dập dềnh” formal or informal?

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