giầm
[zəm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) paddle
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi vừa đặt giầm lên xuồng, chưa kịp chui vào nó thì đôi mắt đã díp lại rồi.I had only just put the paddle on the boat and had no time to crawl inside that my eyes fell shut.
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 “giầm” mean?
(noun) paddle
Is “giầm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.