| [hành nghề] |
| | to carry on a trade/profession; to practise |
| | Hành nghề bói toán / sửa xe |
| To work as a fortune-teller/breakdown mechanic |
| | Hành nghề y / luật |
| To practise medicine/law; To practise as a doctor/lawyer |
| | Luật sư X không còn hành nghề nữa |
| The lawyer X doesn't practise anymore; The lawyer X is no longer in practice |