Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

hoành hành

[hwajŋ̟˨˩ hajŋ̟˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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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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Verb⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

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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?

hoành hành is generally derogatory; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

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