kìm hãm
[kim˨˩ haːm˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to hinder, to limit, to strangle (development)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một xã hội không có tự do nó kìm hãm con người như thế đấy.An unfree society hampers human development.
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 hãm” mean?
(verb) to hinder, to limit, to strangle (development)
Is “kìm hãm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.