lầm lũi
[ləm˨˩ luj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) quietly and dejectedly
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Huệ gặp Thi giữa đường muốn cười nhưng Thi lầm lũi cúi mặt.When Huệ met Thi on the road, she wanted to smile, but Thi quietly and dejectedly kept his head down.
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 “lầm lũi” mean?
(adjective) quietly and dejectedly
Is “lầm lũi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.