sém
[sɛm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) scorched, singed
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cháy sémscorched
Hòa thượng này tuổi khoảng hơn bốn mươi, mặc áo cà sa màu vàng, tay cầm một thanh gỗ đen cháy sém một đầu, không biết dùng để làm gì?This monk was about forty, wore a saffron robe, and in his hand held a black wooden staff with one scorched end of unclear purpose.
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 “sém” mean?
(adjective) scorched, singed
Is “sém” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.