lấy lệ
[ləj˧˦ le˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) perfunctorily (performed out of routine, with little care)
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lương bèo thế này thì tao chỉ làm lấy lệ thôi.I get paid jack, so I just phone it in.
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 “lấy lệ” mean?
(adverb) perfunctorily (performed out of routine, with little care)
Is “lấy lệ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.