rạo rực
[zaːw˧˨ʔ zɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) in emotional turmoil
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thời ấu thơ thiếu thốn mà lại được đi chơi là trong lòng các em nhỏ rạo rực lắm ấy.The kids are all excited if they can go on a vacation during their lacking childhoods.
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) nauseous
Examples
Không biết giở giời hay ăn phải gì mà người mình cứ rạo rực hẳn ra ý.I don't know whether due to a change in the weather or because I ate something bad, but I feel so nauseous.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “rạo rực” mean?
(adjective) in emotional turmoil
Is “rạo rực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.