hậm hực
[həm˧˨ʔ hɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) boiling over with unexpressed frustration
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thầy lính vẫn hậm hực: – Thôi, thế thì tôi chỉ còn cách ly dị vợ tôi mà thôi !The policeman was still boiling over with frustration, "No kidding, it that case there's nothing I can do but divorce my wife!
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 “hậm hực” mean?
(verb) boiling over with unexpressed frustration
Is “hậm hực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.