trở lại
[t͡ɕəː˧˩ laːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to return, to come back, to go back
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
trở lại vấn về chính...let's return to the main problem...
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
(verb) to be no more than (the amount of something)
Examples
Cứ 50 nghìn đồng trở lại mà triển, hên thì được.With no more than two bucks to bet, go and see if we get any luck.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trở lại” mean?
(verb) to return, to come back, to go back
Is “trở lại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.