đứng như trời trồng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to be rooted to the spot; to be unable to move due to fear, surprise, or other strong emotions.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đứng như trời trồng” mean?
to be rooted to the spot; to be unable to move due to fear, surprise, or other strong emotions.
Is “đứng như trời trồng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.