Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

rần rật

[zən˨˩ zət̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) Used to describe strong, rapid, repetitive sounds

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tiếng ồn mạnh, nhanh và lặp đi lặp lại

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

gió rần rậtthe wind roars and surges

Tiếng chân rần rật suốt đêm.The sound of footsteps thudded heavily all night.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

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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lửa cháy rần rậtthe fire blazes fiercely

khắp người rần rật niềm vui sướngjoy surges through the body

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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.

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