rần rật
[zən˨˩ zət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) Used to describe strong, rapid, repetitive sounds
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
gió rần rậtthe wind roars and surges
Tiếng chân rần rật suốt đêm.The sound of footsteps thudded heavily all night.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) Used to describe a surging or spreading sensation that is either physical (heat, chills) or emotional (excitement, fear)
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
cảm giác lan tỏa mạnh mẽ về thể chất hoặc tình cảm
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Examples
lửa cháy rần rậtthe fire blazes fiercely
khắp người rần rật niềm vui sướngjoy surges through the body
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “rần rật” mean?
(adjective) Used to describe strong, rapid, repetitive sounds
Is “rần rật” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.