hiểm
[hiəm˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) dangerous; perilous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhận một đòn hiểm ngay bụngto receive a critical blow to the stomach
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) impassable; impregnable
Common questions
What does “hiểm” mean?
(adjective) dangerous; perilous
Is “hiểm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.