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làm lễ

Pronunciation Northern /la̤ːm˨˩ leʔe˧˥/ Central /laːm˧˧ le˧˩˨/ Southern /laːm˨˩ le˨˩˦/
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hold a ceremony
Verb
hold a ceremony

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Meaning
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hold a ceremony

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
perform a ceremony Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

To perform formal rituals or actions according to a specific custom or a religion.

vi Gia đình đang làm lễ để tưởng nhớ ông bà tổ tiên.

en The family is performing a ceremony to remember their ancestors.

say Mass

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
say Mass Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

To perform a formal religious service or prayer ritual, specifically in the Catholic Church.

vi Vị linh mục đang làm lễ tại nhà thờ vào sáng Chủ Nhật.

en The priest is saying Mass at the church on Sunday morning.

Parts
làm / lễ
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Similar
làm lẽ / vô lễ / đại lễ / đáp lễ …
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Use
việc làm / làm việc / làm vườn / làm sao …
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