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.