sầm sì
[səm˨˩ si˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) overcast
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Từ khi mùa đông tới, ở thành phố này trời lúc nào cũng sầm sì khiến cô không thể ngắm sao đêm được nữa.Once winter set in, this city was always overcast, so she could no longer see the stars in the night sky.
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 “sầm sì” mean?
(adjective) overcast
Is “sầm sì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.