linh động
[lïŋ˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) lively; vivacious
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) in a way that casts aside the formalities; flexible (when dealing with matters); accommodating to the circumstances
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
bỏ qua hình thức, linh hoạt khi giải quyết vấn đề
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Examples
Tuy nhiên, sự "linh động" này sau đó bị siết lại, quận yêu cầu thu hồi tất cả giấy khai sinh cấp sai thẩm quyền.However, this “flexbility” was later tightened, with the county demanding that all the birth certificates issued nonjurisdictionally be revoked.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “linh động” mean?
(adjective) lively; vivacious
Is “linh động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.