mở lòng
[məː˧˩ lawŋ͡m˨˩]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to pour one's heart out
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
pour one's heart out
To express one's deepest feelings or emotions openly
English
Near equivalent
one's heart out
to sing or perform with great emotion and energy
English
Near equivalent
nỉ non
(verb) to pour one's heart out in a gentle voice; to coo confidences; to whisper; to lament
Tiếng Việt · via one's heart out
Near equivalent
tránh vỏ dưa gặp vỏ dừa
out of the frying pan, into the fire
Tiếng Việt · via one's heart out
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Common questions
What does “mở lòng” mean?
(verb) to pour one's heart out
Is “mở lòng” 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?
“pour one's heart out” (English) — near equivalent.