sâm
[səm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) ginseng
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
xứ củ sâma nickname of Korea
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
(noun) certain kinds of herbs, notably Eleutherine bulbosa (sâm đại hành)
Examples
nước sâma kind of herbal tea
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sâm” mean?
(noun) ginseng
Is “sâm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.