dùng dằng
[zʊwŋ͡m˨˩ zaŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to move reluctantly or indecisively
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cứ dùng dằng như thế khéo nó phắn đời tám hoáy rồi không chừng!Don't act so indecisively like that, or else she would just already get away!
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 “dùng dằng” mean?
(verb) to move reluctantly or indecisively
Is “dùng dằng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.