lăng quăng

[laŋ˧˧ kwaŋ˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) mosquito larva

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

(verb) alternative form of loăng quăng (“to wander”)

Common questions

What does “lăng quăng” mean?

(noun) mosquito larva

Is “lăng quăng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.