Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

lấy lệ

[ləj˧˦ le˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) perfunctorily (performed out of routine, with little care)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một cách qua loa

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Adverb

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

Lương bèo thế này thì tao chỉ làm lấy lệ thôi.I get paid jack, so I just phone it in.

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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.

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