Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chìm

[t͡ɕim˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to be sunk; to be submerged; to be immersed

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chìm xuống; bị ngập

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

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to be concealed; to be hidden

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bị che giấu

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What does “chìm” mean?

(verb) to be sunk; to be submerged; to be immersed

Is “chìm” formal or informal?

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

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