lượn lờ

[lɨən˧˨ʔ ləː˨˩]

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

Meaning · English

(verb) to loiter about

Verb

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

Examples

Sông lượn lờ ở phía bên trong và cách các nổng bồi, bãi cát trắng mịn màng hơn 1km là tới những con sóng biển liếm bờ trắng xóa,[…]The river loiters inland, and more than a kilometer beyond the sediment banks and beaches of smooth white sand, the ocean waves lick the uniform white shore; […]

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 “lượn lờ” mean?

(verb) to loiter about

Is “lượn lờ” formal or informal?

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