ra vẻ
[zaː˧˧ vɛ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to seem; to look
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 stand on ceremony
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ra vẻ” mean?
(verb) to seem; to look
Is “ra vẻ” 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?
“stand on ceremony” (English) — near equivalent.