hăm hở
[ham˧˧ həː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) eager; enthusiastic; impetuous
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó về nhà trong bộ đồ tươm tất, trông hăm hở lắm.The guy was heading home in a smart outfit, as if being on a rush.
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 “hăm hở” mean?
(adjective) eager; enthusiastic; impetuous
Is “hăm hở” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.