khươm
[xɨəm˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
nine
Numeral
Examples
Mấy chiếc quần áo rách như tổ đỉa vẫn vắt khươm mươi niên ở một góc nhà đã thấy đem ra sân hong.The clothes, all rags and tatters and hanging for nine or ten years in a corner, have been brought out into the yard to dry.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “khươm” mean?
nine
Is “khươm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.