quấy rầy
[kwəj˧˦ zəj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to annoy, to bother, to badger
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi sẽ cố không quấy rầy bạn học hành.I'll do my best not to disturb your studying.
Tatoeba sentence #5679 (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 ↗
Common questions
What does “quấy rầy” mean?
(verb) to annoy, to bother, to badger
Is “quấy rầy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.