ghìm

[ɣim˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to hold (horse, cattle) back; to stop; to bring to a stop

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 refrain; to hold back (emotion)

Common questions

What does “ghìm” mean?

(verb) to hold (horse, cattle) back; to stop; to bring to a stop

Is “ghìm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.