hàm
[haːm˨˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) jaw
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hàm anh ấy hơi lệch.His jaw is slightly misaligned.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) rank, title
Examples
Phong hàm tướng quânPromote to General Officer rank
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) clipping of hàm số (“function”)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to include, contain
Common questions
What does “hàm” mean?
(noun) jaw
Is “hàm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.