kể lể
[ke˧˩ le˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to tell stories in detail or at length in order to get attention or sympathy; to talk on and on
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
kể chuyện chi tiết hoặc dài dòng để thu hút sự chú ý hoặc đồng cảm
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Verb
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 “kể lể” mean?
(verb) to tell stories in detail or at length in order to get attention or sympathy; to talk on and on
Is “kể lể” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.