lặng thinh
[laŋ˧˨ʔ tʰïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to keep quiet; to keep one's mouth shut; to hold one's tongue; to not say a word
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
keep one's mouth shut
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
hold one's tongue
To remain silent or refrain from speaking
English
Near equivalent
tọc mạch
(verb) to poke one's nose into others' affairs then not keep one's mouth shut
Tiếng Việt · via keep one's mouth shut
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Common questions
What does “lặng thinh” mean?
(verb) to keep quiet; to keep one's mouth shut; to hold one's tongue; to not say a word
Is “lặng thinh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“keep one's mouth shut” (English) — near equivalent.