rơi rớt
[zəːj˧˧ zəːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to remain, to cling on
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
– Nam Tống triều chính hủ bại, kỵ sĩ như thế mà bỏ không dùng để cho phải rơi rớt nơi thảo dã, sao mình không chọn tài mà dùng?"The Southern Song court is depraved, to not make use of such a horseman and leave him to eke out a living in the countryside; why don't I make use of his talent?"
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “rơi rớt” mean?
(verb) to remain, to cling on
Is “rơi rớt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.