đi lùi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to reverse; back up
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lùi thêm một chút nữa đi.Back up a little more.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Lùi xe is also very common when specifically referring to a vehicle. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “đi lùi” mean?
to reverse; back up
Is “đi lùi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.