lay động
[laj˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to vibrate
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nàng chợt thấy mặt nóng bừng, tay trái khẽ run lên chiếc giá nến lay động, mấy giọt sáp nhỏ xuống mặt người kia.She suddenly felt herself blushing, her left hand trembled lightly and the candle holder vibrated, some drops of wax dripped onto that person's face.
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 “lay động” mean?
(verb) to vibrate
Is “lay động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.