lẩn
[lən˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to quickly hide before being seen
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhưng gặp khi Nga làm hăng, thì bà lẩn mặt không dám cho nàng trông thấy.But if Nga was acting aggressively when she arrived, she quickly hid her face out of fear that the young girl would see her.
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 “lẩn” mean?
(verb) to quickly hide before being seen
Is “lẩn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.