Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chắp nhặt

[t͡ɕap̚˧˦ ɲat̚˧˨ʔ]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to glean; scrape together; compile (especially text)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tập hợp

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VerbRegister: formal

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

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “chắp nhặt” mean?

(verb) to glean; scrape together; compile (especially text)

Is “chắp nhặt” formal or informal?

chắp nhặt is generally formal.