lắc đầu
[lak̚˧˦ ʔɗəw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to shake one's head
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đứa con gái chị chủ nhà trạc tuổi thằng Điền, rủ chúng tôi vào nhà chơi. Nhưng nó luôn nhận được những cái lắc đầu.The daughter of the woman who lived there was of an age with Điền and invited us over. But she always met with headshakes.
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 “lắc đầu” mean?
(verb) to shake one's head
Is “lắc đầu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.