lặn lội
[lan˧˨ʔ loj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to travel far or make an arduous journey to work in a remote place
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Để rồi cuối cùng, sau gần một ngày lặn lội đến rạc người như những nhà báo chân chính và đầy trách nhiệm, họ nhìn nhau, khẽ thở dàn ngán ngẩm: […]And finally, after a long and exhausting business trip like genuine and responsible reporters, they looked at each other and wearily sighed, […]
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 “lặn lội” mean?
(verb) to travel far or make an arduous journey to work in a remote place
Is “lặn lội” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.