xạm
[saːm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) alternative form of sạm (“darkened, tanned, weathered”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhìn vào cánh tay gầy gò đen xạm, lại tẩn mẩn ngó xuống khoanh ngực lép kẹp, cái bụng chang bang vì sa lách, Linh khẽ cười…Looking at his skinny, tanned, weathered hands, and then spending some time watching his hollow chest and his belly bulging from salads, Linh laughed softly.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xạm” mean?
(adjective) alternative form of sạm (“darkened, tanned, weathered”)
Is “xạm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.