Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thơ thẩn

[tʰəː˧˧ tʰən˧˩]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to wander with vague thoughts

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lảng vảng với ý nghĩ mơ hồ

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

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) aimless

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vô định hướng

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What does “thơ thẩn” mean?

(verb) to wander with vague thoughts

Is “thơ thẩn” formal or informal?

thơ thẩn is generally formal.