hoạt bát
[hwaːt̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓaːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) vivacious
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông này đi chân đất, mặc áo cũ, không hoạt bát gì cả. Có thể là các thầy ở chùa không nhận ra đó là Bụt.He went barefoot, wore old clothes, was not vivacious at all. Maybe the monks in the pagoda did not realize he was the Buddha.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hoạt bát” mean?
(adjective) vivacious
Is “hoạt bát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.