mọc rễ
[mawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ze˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to take root
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to spend too much time at a place
Connotation: humorous
Examples
Về đi bố. Tính ngồi mọc rễ ở nhà người ta đấy à?Go home, dude. Are you planning on camping at their home forever?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mọc rễ” mean?
(verb) to take root
Is “mọc rễ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.