bụm
[ʔɓum˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to scoop up with the hands
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 cup one's hand and use it to hide or cover something
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) two handfuls (as much as one can scoop up with both hands)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) mouthful
Examples
[…] còn anh Tứ Hải trầm ngâm ngậm một bụm khói thuốc, quay mặt thở dài.[…] meanwhile, Tứ Hải quietly held a mouthful of cigarette smoke, turned his face away, sighed.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bụm” mean?
(verb) to scoop up with the hands
Is “bụm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.