loanh quanh
[lwajŋ̟˧˧ kwajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to walk around in a small region or area
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
(verb) to beat around the bush
Examples
Thế rồi loanh quanh không có chứng cứ.Then he beats around the bush and has no evidence.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
beat around the bush
To avoid saying something directly; to approach a topic indirectly.
English
Near equivalent
đánh trống lảng
to beat around the bush
Tiếng Việt · via beat around the bush
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Common questions
What does “loanh quanh” mean?
(verb) to walk around in a small region or area
Is “loanh quanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“beat around the bush” (English) — near equivalent.