ấm
[ʔəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trong phòng ấm lắm.It’s nice and warm inside.
Trời lạnh, nhớ mặc áo cho ấm nhé.It's cold — remember to dress warmly.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: For weather or temperature, ấm is more everyday than ấm áp. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) short for ấm đầu (“cray-cray”)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) pot; kettle
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “ấm” mean?
(adjective) warm
Is “ấm” formal or informal?
ấm is generally informal.