tam cúc
[taːm˧˧ kʊwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) A multi-trick card game popular in northern Vietnam, played mostly by women for entertainment and at ceremonies and festivals.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông ngoại hay chơi tam cúc.My grandfather often plays tam cúc.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Tam cúc is traditionally played with a 32-card deck. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “tam cúc” mean?
(noun) A multi-trick card game popular in northern Vietnam, played mostly by women for entertainment and at ceremonies and festivals.
Is “tam cúc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.