kiếm sống
[kiəm˧˦ səwŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to make a living; to earn one's daily bread
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh định làm gì để kiếm sống?What will you do for a living?
làm lụng cực nhọc để kiếm sốngto toil away to earn one's living
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “kiếm sống” mean?
(verb) to make a living; to earn one's daily bread
Is “kiếm sống” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.