lấm láp
[ləm˧˦ laːp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) dirtied; soiled; sullied
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hoa sen mọc bãi cát lầm,
Tuy rằng lấm láp vẫn mầm hoa sen.A lotus grows in the wrong sand
Muddy, yet still a lotus sprout
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “lấm láp” mean?
(adjective) dirtied; soiled; sullied
Is “lấm láp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.