dắt mũi
[zat̚˧˦ muj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to get manipulated (into wrongful actions)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nên dè chừng kẻo bị người ta dắt mũi.You should be careful, or else someone will manipulate you.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “dắt mũi” mean?
(verb) to get manipulated (into wrongful actions)
Is “dắt mũi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.