tím
[tim˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) purple or violet
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tím mặt(of face) to turn purple (because of being beaten or angry)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) black and blue
Register: informal
Examples
thâm tímbruised
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) to be gay
Register: informal
Examples
Ảnh tím hả mọi người?Is he gay?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “tím” mean?
(adjective) purple or violet
Is “tím” formal or informal?
tím is generally informal.
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