làm giàu
[laːm˨˩ zaw˨˩]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to make money
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Phạm ngô Cầu là người nhu-nhược vô mưu, mà lại có tính tham-lam, chỉ lo việc làm giàu, chứ không nghĩ gì đến việc binh.Phạm Ngô Cầu was a weak and unintelligent man, yet too greedy for his own good; he cared only about amassing wealth, spared not one thought on the military.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “làm giàu” mean?
(verb) to make money
Is “làm giàu” formal or informal?
làm giàu is generally informal.