hoành hành
[hwajŋ̟˨˩ hajŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to go around and wreak havoc or cause rampage or wanton destruction, be it physical or institutional
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
đi loanh quanh và gây ra sự tàn phá hoặc phá hoại
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VerbConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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 “hoành hành” mean?
(verb) to go around and wreak havoc or cause rampage or wanton destruction, be it physical or institutional
Is “hoành hành” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.