động lòng
[ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ lawŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to feel touched by emotion, such as pity or hurt pride
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhớ đừng dùng tới cách "khổ nhục" để khiến họ động lòng trắc ẩn hay cắn rứt lương tâm.Remember not to use humiliation to make them feel overcome by compassion or have a guilty conscience.
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 “động lòng” mean?
(verb) to feel touched by emotion, such as pity or hurt pride
Is “động lòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.