lất phất

[lət̚˧˦ fət̚˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adverb) flutteringly in the wind

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

Examples

Trời đang mưa lất phất.It's raining a bit.

Tatoeba sentence #13379304 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adverb) falling lightly and sideways in the direction of the wind

Common questions

What does “lất phất” mean?

(adverb) flutteringly in the wind

Is “lất phất” formal or informal?

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