giậm chân tại chỗ
[zəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕən˧˧ taːj˧˨ʔ t͡ɕo˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to walk on the spot
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to make no headway or progress; to mark time; to tread water
Common questions
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.