lăng xăng

[laŋ˧˧ saŋ˧˧]

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

Meaning · English

(verb) to be busy; to bustle

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Bọn trẻ lăng xăng đi ra đi vào.The kids bustled in and out.
Bà ấy đang lăng xăng trong bếp.She is bustling about the kitchen.

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 “lăng xăng” mean?

(verb) to be busy; to bustle

Is “lăng xăng” formal or informal?

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