lịm
[lim˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to enter the state of unconsciousness, to faint
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to fade, to disappear gradually
Examples
Bởi ông biết rằng, mưa gió kia, sóng nước mênh mông kia và cả màu chiều đang lịm dần kia sẽ làm cho người bác sĩ trẻ này thất vọng.For he knew that that wind, that rain, those vast rolling waters, and even that color of the slowly fading evening light would drive this young doctor to despair.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lịm” mean?
(verb) to enter the state of unconsciousness, to faint
Is “lịm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.