hẩm hút

[həm˧˩ hut̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) poor, shabby, dingy

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Cụm nhà nghỉ hẩm hút cuối bìa rừng.A cluster of shabby lodges at the edge of the forest.

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 “hẩm hút” mean?

(adjective) poor, shabby, dingy

Is “hẩm hút” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.