đẫm
[ʔɗəm˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) watery; wet
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mắt đẫm nướcwatery eyes
đẫm mồ hôiprofuse sweat
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to soak
Register: formal
Examples
Trăng lại đẫm mình xuống nướcThe moon again soaks itself in the water.
老去一沾巾Tears soaked the pink scarf
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đẫm” mean?
(adjective) watery; wet
Is “đẫm” formal or informal?
đẫm is generally formal.