Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

âm ỉ

[ʔəm˧˧ ʔi˧˩] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

(adjective) smouldering

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Meaning · English

(adjective) dull and lingering

Meaning · English

(adverb) prolongingly but in low intensity

đau âm ỷin prolonged pain

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What does “âm ỉ” mean?

(adjective) smouldering

Is “âm ỉ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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