hàm ếch
[haːm˨˩ ʔəjk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) palate
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) vaulted opening
Examples
Một số khu vực sóng đánh trơ rễ nhiều cây to và tạo thành hàm ếch khoét sâu dưới chân đường , tiềm ẩn nguy cơ sạt lở.In several areas, the waves pound into the roots of many big trees and create vaults boring deep under the road, with a potential risk of landslides.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hàm ếch” mean?
(noun) palate
Is “hàm ếch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.