YiWords
Meaning
- to illegally transport goods into or out of a country to avoid customs duties or legal restrictions
Common Collocations
buôn lậu thuốc lá
smuggle cigarettes
buôn lậu hàng hóa
smuggle goods
Examples
Anh ta bị bắt vì buôn lậu.
He was caught smuggling.
Cảnh sát đang điều tra vụ buôn lậu lớn.
The police are investigating a major smuggling case.
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FAQ
How do you say "smuggle" in Vietnamese?
"smuggle" in Vietnamese is buôn lậu.
What does buôn lậu mean in English?
buôn lậu means "smuggle" (verb). to illegally transport goods into or out of a country to avoid customs duties or legal restrictions.
How is buôn lậu pronounced?
buôn lậu has 2 syllables: buôn: ngang (level) · lậu: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is buôn lậu in Vietnamese?
buôn lậu is among the 5,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B2.
How is buôn lậu used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ta bị bắt vì buôn lậu. (He was caught smuggling.); Cảnh sát đang điều tra vụ buôn lậu lớn. (The police are investigating a major smuggling case.).
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