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Same spelling:kem

kém

poor

adjective CEFR A2 Vietnamese
kém poor

Meaning

Common Collocations

kém chất lượng
poor quality
học kém
poor at studying

Examples

Sản phẩm này rất kém.
This product is poor.
Anh ấy học kém.
He is poor at studying.

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FAQ

How do you say "poor" in Vietnamese?
"poor" is kém in Vietnamese.
What does kém mean in English?
kém means "poor" (adjective). poor.
How is kém pronounced?
You can listen to kém on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is kém used in a sentence?
For example: Sản phẩm này rất kém. (This product is poor.); Anh ấy học kém. (He is poor at studying.).

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