lễ

verb

• To kowtow
  • lễ ông vải: to kowtow to the memory of one's ancestors
• To give (money, present) as a bribe
  • lễ quan: to give money (present) as a bribe to a mandarin

noun

• Bribe
  • tốt lễ dễ van: a good bribe makes a successful entreaty
• Festival, festive day, holiday
  • lễ tảo mộ: the grave-visiting holiday (in early spring)