tim
[tim˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) (anatomy, cardiology) a heart
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tim tôi đập nhanh quá.My heart is beating too fast.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) (literary) heart (as seat of emotions)
Examples
Hẳn là các vị thần trên núi Ô-lem-pơ đã ban cho nàng một trái tim sắt đá hơn ai hết trong đám đàn bà yếu đuối,[…]The Olympians must have granted you the hardest heart among the frail women, […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) heart (symbol)
Examples
hình trái timheart shape
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tim” mean?
(noun) (anatomy, cardiology) a heart
Is “tim” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.