chăm
[t͡ɕam˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Hardworking, diligent — the Northern word; Southerners say siêng.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Chịu khó làm việc — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói siêng.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
dân tộc Chămthe Cham ethnic group
Con bé chăm học nhất lớp, tối nào cũng ôn bài.She’s the most diligent student in class, reviewing every night.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chăm” mean?
Hardworking, diligent — the Northern word; Southerners say siêng.
Is “chăm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“siêng” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.