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How do you say “curry favor” in Vietnamese?

“Curry favor” in Vietnamese is lấy lòng, nịnh (to flatter).

Vietnamese words for “curry favor”

  • lấy lòngverb
    Hanoi [ləj˧˦ lawŋ͡m˨˩] · Saigon [ləj˦˥ lawŋ͡m˨˩]lấy rising lòng falling

    for “curry favor” meaning: To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.

  • nịnhverb
    Hanoi [nïŋ˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [nɨn˨˩˨]nịnh heavy

    to flatter; to fawn

    for “curry favor” meaning: To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.

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