hầm
[həm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to stew, to braise, to simmer
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
(noun) basement; cellar
Examples
tầng hầmunderground level (of a house or building)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) short for đường hầm (“tunnel”)
Common questions
What does “hầm” mean?
(verb) to stew, to braise, to simmer
Is “hầm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.