Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thâm

[tʰəm˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) deep; profound

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Meaning · English

(adjective) discolored due to lack of sleep, injury, sickness, etc.

mắt thâmblack eyes; bruised eyes

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Meaning · English

(adjective) cunning; insidious

What does “thâm” mean?

(adjective) deep; profound

Is “thâm” formal or informal?

thâm is generally formal.

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