Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

khép

[xɛp̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to close but not locked or secured

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

khép hờto leave ajar

khép cửato close a door

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Meaning · English

(verb) to stop discuss, communicate or think about something, but not completely forget about it

ý nghĩ khép lạithe thought ends

Chương trình chúng tôi xin khép lại tại đây.Our program ends here.

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Meaning · English

(verb) to condemn

khép án chung thân; khép tội chung thânto bear a life sentence.

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What does “khép” mean?

(verb) to close but not locked or secured

Is “khép” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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