êm
[ʔem˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) soft and comfortable
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ghế này ngồi êm nè!This couch is real soft!
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) calm
Examples
êm taipleasant to the ears
Xe chạy êm ghê, đi đường xấu mà không xóc mấy.This car is running really well, we're on a bad road but there're not really a lot of shocks.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “êm” mean?
(adjective) soft and comfortable
Is “êm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.