nhảy cẫng
[ɲaj˧˩ kəŋ˦ˀ˥]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to jump for joy; to jump around vigorously in delight (like a child)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chúng tôi nhảy cẫng lên khi chiếc máy bay bay qua.We jumped when the plane flew over.
Tatoeba sentence #11377082 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
jump for joy
Feel extreme happiness or excitement
English
Near equivalent
nhảy nhót
(verb) to jump up; to jump or dance happily; to jump for joy; to caper about
Tiếng Việt · via jump for joy
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Common questions
What does “nhảy cẫng” mean?
(verb) to jump for joy; to jump around vigorously in delight (like a child)
Is “nhảy cẫng” 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?
“jump for joy” (English) — near equivalent.