nam châm
[naːm˧˧ t͡ɕəm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a magnet (piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trái đất giống như một quả banh với một cái nam châm to ở giữa.The earth is like a ball with a big magnet in it.
Tatoeba sentence #1541850 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nam châm” mean?
(noun) a magnet (piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism)
Is “nam châm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.