lầm
[ləm˨˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to make a mistake; to be mistaken
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lầm/nhầm lẫnto confuse
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) by accident; by mistake; accidentally; mistakenly
Examples
hiểu lầm/nhầmto misunderstand
ăn lầm/nhầmto eat something you're not meant to eat
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) mud
Examples
lội ao vớt lầmTo wade into the pond (so as) to scoop out the mud.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lầm” mean?
(verb) to make a mistake; to be mistaken
Is “lầm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.