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)