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.
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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.