lảo đảo
[laːw˧˩ ʔɗaːw˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) unstable; unbalanced
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hắn lảo đảo một chốc đã lấy lại được thế thăng bằng.He regained his mental balance even after being drunken for a time.
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 “lảo đảo” mean?
(adjective) unstable; unbalanced
Is “lảo đảo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.