diêm
[ziəm˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) salt
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhớ mang theo diêm chống nước nhé.Remember to bring waterproof matches.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) match (device to make fire)
Common questions
What does “diêm” mean?
(noun) salt
Is “diêm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.