lách chách
[lajk̟̚˧˦ t͡ɕajk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) short as a child
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) soft as running water or birdsong
Examples
Mấy con chim há mỏ ra hót lách chách thấy vậy chớ không chân tình đâu,[…]Those birds that chirp softly whenever they open their beaks, that's just what it sounds like, no sincerity at all, […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lách chách” mean?
(adjective) short as a child
Is “lách chách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.