kìm
[kim˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) either pincers, or more popularly, pliers
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lấy cho bố cái kìm với cái cờ-lê.Bring me the pliers and wrench.
Dùng kìm xoắn chặt hai đầu dây này.Use pliers to twist the two ends of this wire tightly.
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 “kìm” mean?
(noun) either pincers, or more popularly, pliers
Is “kìm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.