Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

trầm tư

[t͡ɕəm˨˩ tɨ˧˧]

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) absorbed in contemplation

Adjective

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

Examples

Cái chương trình Âu hoá của ông ta làm cho ông ta lúc nào cũng phải trầm tư mặc tưởng.His program of Europeanization required he be at all times absorbed in contemplation and meditation.

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Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “trầm tư” mean?

(adjective) absorbed in contemplation

Is “trầm tư” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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