lững thững

[lɨŋ˦ˀ˥ tʰɨŋ˦ˀ˥]

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

Meaning · English

(adverb) leisurely, unhurriedly, slowly and deliberately

Adverb

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

Examples

đi lững thững trên bờ hồto take a leisurely walk on the lakeshore
Dòng sông Trường Giang (tỉnh Quảng Nam) chẳng biết đâu là nguồn, đâu là cuối, cứ lững thững chảy trôi dọc theo bờ biển.The Trường Giang river (Quảng Nam province) seems to have no beginning or end; it just flows unhurriedly along the coastline.

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 “lững thững” mean?

(adverb) leisurely, unhurriedly, slowly and deliberately

Is “lững thững” formal or informal?

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