sơn lâm
[səːn˧˧ ləm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) the wilderness
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
1. — Rùa đất (sơn rùa, tortues terrestres) có mai khum rắn, chân to và thấp, đầu ngón có móng sắc nhọn. Nó quen ở chỗ sơn lâm cùng đám cỏ lớn và đào hang dưới đất để ngủ trong mùa đông. (h. 103)1. — Land tortoises (tortues terrestres) have a hard, curved shell, short and sturdy legs, at the tip of each toe is a sharp claw. They often live in forested areas and grassland; they sleep in burrow during winter. (Figure 103).
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “sơn lâm” mean?
(noun) the wilderness
Is “sơn lâm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.