xao lãng
[saːw˧˧ laːŋ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to lose focus; to be distracted from work
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tắt TV đi. Nó gây xao lãng.Turn off the TV. It's distracting.
Tatoeba sentence #13563826 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xao lãng” mean?
(verb) to lose focus; to be distracted from work
Is “xao lãng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.