lênh đênh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to wander, to drift, to be afloat
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ở đâu thì ở, miễn được yên nơi yên chỗ mà làm ăn. Chứ lênh đênh mãi thế này, tôi e có ngày hai đứa nhỏ chết lép xác thôi!We can live anywhere, as long as it is a quiet place to make a living. If we wander like this forever, I'm afraid one day the two little ones will drop dead!
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 ↗
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Common questions
What does “lênh đênh” mean?
(verb) to wander, to drift, to be afloat
Is “lênh đênh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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