Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

lao xao

[laːw˧˧ saːw˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) rustle

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

động của tiếng động nhẹ

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

Tiếng lá lao xao.The rustle of leaves.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) babble

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nói ngả ngớ

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Tiếng nước lao xao.The babble of water.

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What does “lao xao” mean?

(adjective) rustle

Is “lao xao” formal or informal?

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

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