ê ẩm
[ʔe˧˧ ʔəm˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) dully painful
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không dám chợp mắt dẫu đầu óc ê ẩm, thân thể mỏi nhừ.He did not dare nod off, even though his head hurt in a dull way and his body was exhausted.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ê ẩm” mean?
(adjective) dully painful
Is “ê ẩm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.