đi lạc
[ʔɗi˧˧ laːk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to lose one's way; to wander from the right path; to come the wrong way; to go astray; to stray; to get lost; to become lost
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
dẫn ai đi lạcto lead somebody astray
Mấy đứa bé đi lạc ra khỏi nhóm.The children strayed away from the rest of the group.
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 “đi lạc” mean?
(verb) to lose one's way; to wander from the right path; to come the wrong way; to go astray; to stray; to get lost; to become lost
Is “đi lạc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.