vu vơ
[vu˧˧ vəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) vague
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhớ khi xưa lạ nhau,
Chung một đường kẻ trước người sau.
Chàng lặng đi theo nàng,
Hát vu vơ mấy câu nhạc tình.I remember the days when we were strangers,
We used to walk one by one on the same road.
I am the man who quietly followed you,
When singing some romantic lines on impulse.
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 “vu vơ” mean?
(adjective) vague
Is “vu vơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.