tan tầm
[taːn˧˧ təm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) end of workhours
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vạn, Thọ cùng đứng nép trên vỉa hè, sợ hãi, ngơ ngác trước cảnh Sài Gòn giờ tan tầm, càng lúc càng đông người và xe cộ đổ ra đường.Vạn and Thọ stood together on the sidewalk, scared and surprised at the sight of Saigon at the end of workhours, filling up with people and cars pouring onto the streets.
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 “tan tầm” mean?
(noun) end of workhours
Is “tan tầm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.