lử lả

[lɨ˧˩ laː˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) so exhausted that one's body feels completely limp and one cannot do anything anymore

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Tàu đò thường quăng lên khu du lịch những người khách xốc xếch, lử lả đường xa,[…]The ferry would often vomit some disheveled travelers at the tourist resort, weary and listless from the long trip; […]

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 “lử lả” mean?

(adjective) so exhausted that one's body feels completely limp and one cannot do anything anymore

Is “lử lả” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.