sầm uất
[səm˨˩ ʔwət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) crowded, busy, and doing well
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.
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 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.