quàng xiên
[kwaːŋ˨˩ siən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) nonsensical
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] lúc uống rượu ăn nói quàng xiên, vung tay xòe quạt, cốt để làm phân tán ánh mắt của Khưu Xử Cơ.[…] while drinking rice wine and speaking nonsense, he raised his hand and opened his fan, essentially to divert Qiū Chǔjī's gaze.
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 “quàng xiên” mean?
(adjective) nonsensical
Is “quàng xiên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.