Tiếng Việt · Word Candidate

nham

[ɲaːm˧˧]

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) rock

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a kind of salad made from shredded banana blossoms mixed with boiled pork skin and toasted sesame seeds

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

món salad từ bông chuối và da heo

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Examples

Khi chế biến nham, người đầu bếp sẽ tách vỏ trám, lấy cùi rồi thái nhỏ.When preparing nham, the chef will peel the black olives, remove the flesh, and finely chop it.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) rough; ragged; uneven

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gồ ghề, nhám, không đều

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Common questions

What does “nham” mean?

(noun) rock

Is “nham” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.