sa sầm
[saː˧˧ səm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.