lấp liếm
[ləp̚˧˦ liəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to deflect one's responsibility by shouting down or drowning out
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người đời nghèo túng về tri thức thường có thói quen lấp liếm qua loa, chứ không được thanh liêm mẫu mực là bao.Those who are impoverished in knowledge often have a habit of glossing things over in a rush, rather than being truly upright and exemplary.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “lấp liếm” mean?
(verb) to deflect one's responsibility by shouting down or drowning out
Is “lấp liếm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.