ám thị
[ʔaːm˧˦ tʰi˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to suggest discreetly, to hint at, to imply, to allude to
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to use psychological influence to make someone passively accept one's thoughts or intentions
Examples
Ám thị bằng thôi miên.To take advantage of one's unconscious to get along with
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ám thị” mean?
(verb) to suggest discreetly, to hint at, to imply, to allude to
Is “ám thị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.