lạc lõng
[laːk̚˧˨ʔ lawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) lost; strayed; lonely
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) out of tune; out of place; irrelevant
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “lạc lõng” mean?
(adjective) lost; strayed; lonely
Is “lạc lõng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“out of place” (English) — near equivalent.