rùng mình
[zʊwŋ͡m˨˩ mïŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to shudder; to shiver; to tremble; to feel creeped out; to get the shivers
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
rùng mình vì lạnhto shiver with cold
Chỉ nghĩ đến đó, tôi đã thấy rùng mình.Just thinking about it makes me shiver.
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 “rùng mình” mean?
(verb) to shudder; to shiver; to tremble; to feel creeped out; to get the shivers
Is “rùng mình” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.