làm khó
[laːm˨˩ xɔ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to make something more difficult
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to antagonize
Examples
Ông không chịu để em yên thân, suốt ngày làm khó em.He doesn't wanna leave me alone, he's always trying to make my life hell.
Xin đừng làm khó nhau.Please stop make it more difficult for each of us.
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Common questions
What does “làm khó” mean?
(verb) to make something more difficult
Is “làm khó” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.