hổn hển

[hon˧˩ hen˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adverb) fast breathing after being out of breath or after doing hard work

Adverb

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 “hổn hển” mean?

(adverb) fast breathing after being out of breath or after doing hard work

Is “hổn hển” formal or informal?

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