sạm
[saːm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) darkened, tanned, weathered
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Suốt ngày lặn lội ngoài bưng, Thúy có vẻ gầy thêm, hai bàn tay sạm đen, gò má hốc hác.Travelling around out in the marshes all day long, Thuý looked skinnier, her hands weathered and tanned, her cheeks gaunt.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “sạm” mean?
(adjective) darkened, tanned, weathered
Is “sạm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.