vân vê

[vən˧˧ ve˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to repeatedly roll between the fingers

Verb

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

Examples

Tôi đưa tay vân vê cằm, nhìn cô ta bằng ánh mắt chờ mong.I twiddled my chin with my hand, looking at her with expectant eyes.

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 “vân vê” mean?

(verb) to repeatedly roll between the fingers

Is “vân vê” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.