nhằm
[ɲam˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to aim (at); to fall (on)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhằm lúc rảnh đến chơito come for chit-chat when having a spare time
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
(conjunction) in order to
Examples
Học không nhằm lĩnh hội tri thức thì còn là gì?Why else would we learn if not to gain knowledge?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhằm” mean?
(verb) to aim (at); to fall (on)
Is “nhằm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.