lấy thảo
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Meaning · English
Offered "for the goodwill of it" — giving a small something as a token of affection rather than for its value ("biếu chút quà lấy thảo").
Literally: to take the kindness
Where it’s used: Southern Vietnam
Sources & notes
Documented in mia.vn "Khám phá tiếng miền Tây" (mia.vn/cam-nang-du-lich/kham-pha-tieng-mien-tay-18102) (retrieved 2026-08-01); pending editorial confirmation.
Common questions
What does “lấy thảo” mean?
Offered "for the goodwill of it" — giving a small something as a token of affection rather than for its value ("biếu chút quà lấy thảo"). Literally: to take the kindness
Is “lấy thảo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.