vật lộn
[vət̚˧˨ʔ lon˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to struggle (with)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ngày đêm vật lộn với căn bệnh nan y của anh đã qua, trở về là cát bụi.The days and nights of battling with his incurable disease are over, and he's now returned to dust.
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 “vật lộn” mean?
(verb) to struggle (with)
Is “vật lộn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.