Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cần kiệm

[kən˨˩ kiəm˧˨ʔ]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) hardworking and thrifty

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chăm chỉ và tiết kiệm

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AdjectiveRegister: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “cần kiệm” mean?

(adjective) hardworking and thrifty

Is “cần kiệm” formal or informal?

cần kiệm is generally formal.