trăn trở
[t͡ɕan˧˧ t͡ɕəː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to toss and turn (in bed)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be concerned; to worry
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
toss and turn
To have trouble sleeping due to stress or discomfort
English
Near equivalent
trằn trọc
(verb) to toss and turn (in bed); to toss about
Tiếng Việt · via toss and turn
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Common questions
What does “trăn trở” mean?
(verb) to toss and turn (in bed)
Is “trăn trở” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“toss and turn” (English) — near equivalent.
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