lì lợm
[li˨˩ ləːm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) obstinate
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lúc đầu, Jeannette còn thấy anh khóc lóc, van xin, rên rỉ, nhưng càng về sau, cô bé thấy anh Louis càng trở nên câm lặng và lì lợm.At first, Jeannette still saw him weeping, begging, groaning, but of late she noticed Louis was turning more and more taciturn and obstinate.
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 “lì lợm” mean?
(adjective) obstinate
Is “lì lợm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.