dìm
[zim˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to drown (to be suffocated in fluid)
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
(verb) to disadvantage
Examples
Nó bị cô dìm.She's been disadvantaged by her teacher.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “dìm” mean?
(verb) to drown (to be suffocated in fluid)
Is “dìm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.