qua lại
[kwaː˧˧ laːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) happening between two entities; interacting; reciprocal
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) coming and going
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “qua lại” mean?
(adjective) happening between two entities; interacting; reciprocal
Is “qua lại” 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?
“coming and going” (English) — near equivalent.