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sa sầm

[saː˧˧ səm˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to become cloudy

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

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to become somber

Examples

– Cần gì như thế, ta thích yên tĩnh, các ngươi đừng tới quấy rầy. / Nói xong sa sầm mặt."Not necessary; I like it quiet; don't bother me." When he had finished speaking, his face turned gloomy.

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Common questions

What does “sa sầm” mean?

(verb) to become cloudy

Is “sa sầm” formal or informal?

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

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