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giậm chân tại chỗ

[zəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕən˧˧ taːj˧˨ʔ t͡ɕo˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to walk on the spot

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đi tại chỗ

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to make no headway or progress; to mark time; to tread water

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không tiến bộ hoặc đạt được gì

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Topics: Legs

What does “giậm chân tại chỗ” mean?

(verb) to walk on the spot

Is “giậm chân tại chỗ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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