nam trầm
[naːm˧˧ t͡ɕəm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) bass, low in pitch
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giọng nam trầm của anh Ba thủy thủ cứ dập dềnh đưa tiếng hát bè cao cua tôi chồm chồm bay vút ra xa…Sailor Ba's bass voice went up and down, pushing my high-pitched singing higher and further.
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 “nam trầm” mean?
(adjective) bass, low in pitch
Is “nam trầm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.