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.