làm
[laːm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
làm bài tậpto do exercises; to do homework
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Examples
làm nhàto build a house
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Sense 3
Examples
làm như không quen biếtto act as if they do not know each other.
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(preposition) into
Examples
phân chia kiến thức làm nhiều mảng riêng để dễ tiếp thuto break one's knowledge down into separate parts for easy learning.
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Common questions
What does “làm” mean?
(verb) to do
Is “làm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.