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vẩn vơ

Pronunciation Northern /və̰n˧˩˧ vəː˧˧/ Central /jəŋ˧˩˨ jəː˧˥/ Southern /jəŋ˨˩˦ jəː˧˧/
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aimlessly
Adverb
aimlessly
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Meaning
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Adverb

Sense 1 Adverb
aimlessly Properties & StatesTheme

Performing an action without a clear purpose or a specific direction in mind.

vi Anh ấy dành cả buổi chiều để đi dạo vẩn vơ trên bãi biển.

en He spent the whole afternoon walking aimlessly on the beach.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
vague

A state of mind that is unclear or not focused on anything specific.

vi Đôi khi tôi có những suy nghĩ vẩn vơ khi ngồi một mình.

en Sometimes I have vague thoughts when sitting alone.

Parts
vẩn / vơ
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Similar
văn võ / vẩn / vẩn đục / aimlessly …
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Use
vớ vẩn / vơ vẩn / chơ vơ / bơ vơ …
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