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.