thẩm mĩ
[tʰəm˧˩ mi˦ˀ˥]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to appreciate the beautiful
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be cosmetic; to be aesthetic
Register: informal
Examples
phẫu thuật thẩm mĩcosmetic surgery
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) aesthetics
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “thẩm mĩ” mean?
(verb) to appreciate the beautiful
Is “thẩm mĩ” formal or informal?
thẩm mĩ is generally informal.