ám ảnh
[ʔaːm˧˦ ʔajŋ̟˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to haunt; to obsess
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Điều đó đã trở thành một nỗi ám ảnh.It became an obsession.
Nỗi lo âu ngày đêm ám ảnhDay and night haunted by anxieties
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ám ảnh” mean?
(verb) to haunt; to obsess
Is “ám ảnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.