Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

sầm uất

[səm˨˩ ʔwət̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) crowded, busy, and doing well

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đông đúc,忙 rộn và phát triển

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Adjective

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

Examples

Một thị xã nghèo mà nhộn nhịp như thế chẳng mấy chốc trở thành phố sầm uất đâu ha.With the now hustle of a poor town like that, it would soon become a prosperous city.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “sầm uất” mean?

(adjective) crowded, busy, and doing well

Is “sầm uất” formal or informal?

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

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