Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

vụ

[vu˧˨ʔ]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) season

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

Examples

vụ gặtharvest season

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) case, affair

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trường hợp, vụ việc

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Examples

vụ tham nhũnga case of bribery

vụ kiệna case of suing; that is, a lawsuit

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Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) specialized department within a ministry

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bộ phận chuyên môn trong bộ

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Examples

vụ kế hoạchplanning department

Vụ luật pháp và điều ước quốc tế, Bộ Ngoại giaoLaw and International Treaties Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to seek

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tìm kiếm

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Examples

vụ danh lợito seek fame and wealth

vụ thành tíchto seek credit for achievements

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Common questions

What does “vụ” mean?

(noun) season

Is “vụ” formal or informal?

vụ is generally formal.