lộng hành
[ləwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ hajŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to abuse one's power through overstepping the established lines
VerbConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mùa màng thất bát, quan lại lộng hành, dân trăm bề khổ.As crops failed and the bureaucracy freed to do as they're pleased, commoners had to face countless difficulties.
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 “lộng hành” mean?
(verb) to abuse one's power through overstepping the established lines
Is “lộng hành” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.