How do you say “alms” in Vietnamese?

“Alms” in Vietnamese is chẩn (to diagnose).

Vietnamese words for “alms”

• chẩnListenverb
  Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˩] · Saigon [cəŋ˨˩˦]chẩn dipping

  to diagnose; to examine

  for “alms” meaning: Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.

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