làm hư

[laːm˨˩ hɨ˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to damage; impair

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

Examples

...làm hư hỏng tài sản của người khác. Người thực hiện hành vi này sẽ tác động vào tài sản bằng cách: đốt, nhổ, chặt, chém......damage someone else's property. People performing this act will affect the property by: burning, dismantling, chopping, slashing...

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to spoil (a child, etc.)

Common questions

What does “làm hư” mean?

(verb) to damage; impair

Is “làm hư” formal or informal?

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