nhắm
[ɲam˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to close (eyes)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mắt nhắm mắt mởvery sleepy; with heavy eyelids
chết không nhắm mắtto die unsatisfied
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to aim at something, especially with one eye closed
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to aim to do something
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to eat at a leisure pace with alcohol
Examples
Em ơi, còn gì để anh nhắm rượu với Quang không ?Honey, is there anything left for Quang and me to nibble on over some shots?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhắm” mean?
(verb) to close (eyes)
Is “nhắm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.