đậm đà
[ʔɗəm˧˨ʔ ʔɗaː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) pleasantly strong
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
(adjective) intimate; fervid; fond
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) charming; likeable; taking; attractive
Examples
Sương rơi lạnh, cánh tay anh ướt đẫm nước mắt
Anh nhớ hình dáng lúc trước khi anh vẫn còn có em
Em hiền hòa, em đậm đà, em từng là người rất thương anh
Nhưng vòng tay anh không thể giữ, không thể ôm trọn lấy em.My arms were wet with tears when the cold dew fell,
I remembered the image of you back when I still had you,
You were gentle and charming, and one who loved me,
But I could not keep you and hold you in my arms.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đậm đà” mean?
(adjective) pleasantly strong
Is “đậm đà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.